Vector Field Analysis
Let \( \vec{F}(x, y, z) = 2y\vec{i} - x\vec{j} + 3\vec{k} \). Which of the following statements is true?
- (i) \( \text{Curl } \vec{F} = \vec{0} \).
- (ii) \( \vec{F} \) is a gradient of some function \( f \).
- (iii) Line integrals, \( \int_C \vec{F} \cdot d\vec{r} \), over a curve \( C \) from a point \( P \) to a point \( Q \), are path independent.
- (iv) \( \int_C \vec{F} \cdot d\vec{r} = 0 \) for all smooth closed curves \( C \).
Multiple Choice Options
- A. (i) only
- B. (ii) only
- C. (ii) and (iii) only
- D. (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
- E. None of the above
Handwritten Solution
If \( \vec{F} \) is conservative, then \( \vec{F} = \nabla f \), and \( \text{curl } \vec{F} = \vec{0} \).
Here, \( \vec{F} \) is NOT conservative, so is NOT \( \nabla f \).