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The vector function expressed by  F = a x ( 5 y k 1 z ) + a y ( 3 z + k 2 x ) + a z ( k 3 y 4 x ) Represents a conservative field, where ax, ay, az are unit vectors along x, y and z directions, respectively. The values of constant k1, k2, k3 are given by:

Options

A

k1 = 3, k2 = 3, k3 = 7

B

k1 = 3, k2 = 8, k3 = 5

C

k1 = 4, k2 = 5, k3 = 3

D

k1 = 0, k2 = 0, k3 = 0

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Correct Answer :

Option C

k1 = 4, k2 = 5, k3 = 3

Solution :

The correct option is k1 = 4, k2 = 5, k3 = 3.

Step-by-Step Explanation:

A vector field F=Fxax+Fyay+Fzaz is said to be conservative if its curl is identically zero, i.e.,

×F=0

From the given vector field expression, we extract the individual scalar components:

Fx=5yk1z

Fy=3z+k2x

Fz=k3y4x

Now, let us calculate each component of the curl of F and set them equal to zero:

1. X-component of the curl:

FzyFyz=0

Substituting the partial derivatives:
k33=0
k3 = 3

2. Y-component of the curl:

FxzFzx=0

Substituting the partial derivatives:
k1(4)=0
k1+4=0
k1 = 4

3. Z-component of the curl:

FyxFxy=0

Substituting the partial derivatives:
k25=0
k2 = 5

Therefore, the values of the constants for the field to be conservative are k1 = 4, k2 = 5, k3 = 3.

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