Green's theorem
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Green's theorem
After George Green (1793–1841), English mathematician, who formulated it
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Figure 6.43 Green’s theorem, as stated, does not apply to a nonsimply connected region with three holes like this one.
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Green’s theorem takes this idea and extends it to calculating double integrals.
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Notice that Green’s theorem can be used only for a two-dimensional vector field F. If F is a three-dimensional field, then Green’s theorem does not apply.
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Therefore, Green’s theorem still works on a region with holes.
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It has been said in jest, but not without truth, that physical mathematics is made up of continued applications of Green's theorem.
From Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work by Gray, Andrew
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