DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS, IIT MADRAS

PH 1010 Problem sheet 9 To be discussed on October 30

1 Verify Stokes theorem for the following:

(a) : = (2xz + Sy
2
)c
x
+(4yz
2
)c
z
by considering the
contour as shown, for the area (1x1) in the yz-plane.
(b) : = kr sin0 c
q
by considering the contour as
shown, for the area (radius = 1 unit) in the xy-plane.

2 Verify Stokes theorem for the following:

(a) : = (2xz + Sy
2
)c
x
+(4yz
2
)c
z
by considering the
contour as above in (a), for the surfaces of the
cube, as shown. The face in the yz-plane is open.
(b) : = Ap sin
2
c
q
+ Bp cos c
z
by considering the
contour as in (b) above, for the surfaces of the
cylinder of height = 1 unit, as shown. The face in
the xy-plane is open.

3 Consider an infinite sheet of uniform charge density , separating two regions which are free
of charges.

(a) Obtain the difference between the electric fields in the two regions, using Stokes theorem.
(b) Suppose }E

Jl

is not zero. What will then be the result?

4 Consider a volume element JxJyJz of a fluid of uniform density .

(a) Initially, consider the element to be at rest. Determine all the forces (per unit mass) acting
on the element.
(b) Now, let there be a force (conservative) acting on the element, causing the element to move
with a velocity :(r, t). Show that
J:
Jt
, =
o:
ot
, + (: v):. (Use Cartesian coordinates)
(c) Then, obtain the equation of motion in terms of the pressure, density and velocity.




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