Quiz 4

1. Give one example of a scalar field.

2. Give one example of a vector field.
3. Write the expression of the gradient of a scalar field in Cartesian coordinates.
4. State the physical interpretation of the gradient of a scalar field.
5. Determine the gradient of the function xyz3 .
6. The gravitational potential near the surface of the earth is given by mgz . Show that the
gravitational force F kmg is related to by F .