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Divergence

Del dot A, source or sink of vector field, flux density.

Darshan N
Updated: 19 March 2026
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Divergence Operator Quiz

Test your ability to compute divergence and interpret its physical meaning in field theory.

Question 1 of 3

Q1.For the vector field A = x^2 x-hat + y^2 y-hat + z^2 z-hat, the divergence div A at point (1, 2, 3) is: