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gradient of scalar field

x^2(y-1)z is the gradient for this 2xyz (i) - X^2 (k) ?
Reply 1
Is that a scalar field? I think it's a vector field :s-smilie:
Reply 2
Original post by mathslover786
x^2(y-1)z is the gradient for this 2xyz (i) - X^2 (k) ?


the scalar field is variable in y, so i'd highly doubt you don't have a j component. try writing down all the definitions and carefully working towarsd your answer.
Reply 3
is my answer wrong then? confused...:s-smilie:

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