Vector Calculus: Understanding Circulation and Curl
Circulation is the amount of force that pushes along a closed boundary or path. It’s the total “push” you get when going along a path, such as a circle.
A vector field is usually the source of the circulation. If you had a paper boat in a whirlpool, the circulation would be the amount of force that pushed it along …Vector Calculus: Understanding the Gradient
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