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The divergence of a 3-dimensional vector \(\frac{πΜ}{π^3}\) (πΜ is the unit radial vector) is:
The divergence of a 3-dimensional vector \(\frac{πΜ}{π^3}\) (πΜ is the unit radial vector) is:
Updated On: Oct 1, 2024
- \(-\frac{1}{r^4}\)
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- \(\frac{1}{r^3}\)
- \(-\frac{3}{r^4}\)
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The correct option is (A): \(-\frac{1}{r^4}\)
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