Prove that the vector field F(x, y, z) = (x² + yz)i – 2y(x + 2)j + (xy + z²)k is incompressible, and find its vector potential function.

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Prove that the vector field F(x, y, z) = (x
2 + yz)i − 2y(x + z)j + (xy + z
2
)k is
incompressible, and find its vector potential function. 

Prove that the vector field F(x, y, z) = (x² + yz)i – 2y(x + 2)j + (xy + z²)k is
incompressible, and find its vector potential function.
Transcribed Image Text:Prove that the vector field F(x, y, z) = (x² + yz)i – 2y(x + 2)j + (xy + z²)k is incompressible, and find its vector potential function.
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