Scribd
Upload
35 views

Quiz 4

This document is a quiz on scalar and vector fields. It asks the student to provide one example each of a scalar and vector field. It also asks the student to write the expression for the gradient of a scalar field in Cartesian coordinates, state its physical interpretation, and determine the gradient of a specific scalar field. Finally, it asks the student to show the relationship between gravitational force and potential using a given gravitational potential function.

Uploaded by

John Wanyoike Makau
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
35 views

Quiz 4

This document is a quiz on scalar and vector fields. It asks the student to provide one example each of a scalar and vector field. It also asks the student to write the expression for the gradient of a scalar field in Cartesian coordinates, state its physical interpretation, and determine the gradient of a specific scalar field. Finally, it asks the student to show the relationship between gravitational force and potential using a given gravitational potential function.

Uploaded by

John Wanyoike Makau
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

Quiz 4

1. Give one example of a scalar field.


2. Give one example of a vector field.
3. Write the expression of the gradient of a scalar field in Cartesian coordinates.
4. State the physical interpretation of the gradient of a scalar field.
5. Determine the gradient of the function xyz3 .
6. The gravitational potential near the surface of the earth is given by mgz . Show that the
gravitational force F kmg is related to by F .

You might also like