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Green's Theorem in

a Plane
Green's Theorem is a fundamental result in vector calculus that relates the line
integral of a vector field around a closed curve to the double integral of the curl
of the vector field over the region enclosed by the curve.
Closed Curves and Vector Fields
Closed Curves Vector Fields Relationship
A closed curve is a curve that A vector field is a function that Green's Theorem connects the
starts and ends at the same assigns a vector to each point in properties of closed curves and
point, forming a loop. This is an a region of space. Vector fields vector fields to provide a
important concept in Green's are the focus of Green's powerful tool for evaluating
Theorem. Theorem. integrals.
Scalar and Vector Fields
1 Scalar Fields 2 Vector Fields 3 Relationship
A scalar field is a function A vector field assigns a Green's Theorem relates
that assigns a scalar value vector to each point in a the properties of vector
to each point in a region of region of space, with both fields to the properties of
space. magnitude and direction. scalar fields within a
region.
Line Integrals and Surface Integrals
Line Integrals 1
Line integrals are used to evaluate the
work done by a vector field along a curve.
2 Surface Integrals
Surface integrals are used to evaluate the
flux of a vector field through a surface.
Relationship 3
Green's Theorem relates line integrals and
surface integrals, providing a powerful
tool for evaluation.
The Fundamental Theorem for
Line Integrals
Green's Theorem Fundamental Theorem
Green's Theorem states that the line The Fundamental Theorem for Line
integral of a vector field around a closed Integrals is a special case of Green's
curve is equal to the double integral of the Theorem, relating line integrals to scalar
curl of the vector field over the region potential functions.
enclosed by the curve.

Applications
These theorems provide a powerful tool for evaluating integrals, with applications in physics,
engineering, and mathematics.
Statement of Green's Theorem

Vector Field Closed Curve Double Integral Equality


Let F(x,y) = P(x,y)i + Let C be a simple, Then the line integral of This is the statement of
Q(x,y)j be a vector field closed, and positively F around C is equal to Green's Theorem in the
defined on a region R in oriented curve that the double integral of plane.
the xy-plane. bounds a region R. the curl of F over R.
Applications and Examples of
Green's Theorem
Electromagnetism
1 Green's Theorem is used to relate electric and magnetic fields in electromagnetic
theory.

Fluid Dynamics
2 It is applied to analyze the flow of fluids and the forces acting on objects in a flow.

Complex Analysis
3 Green's Theorem has important applications in complex analysis, such as
evaluating contour integrals.

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