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I'm trying to find the flux of $$\mathbf{F} = x \, \mathbf{i} + (x^2+2z) \, \mathbf{k}$$ out of the space limited by the paraboloid $2z = 1 -x^2 -y^2$ and the $xy$-plane.

I've tried to parametrize from $r(x,y,z)$ to $r(x,y)$ and $r(x,z)$ but they yield impossible integrals to calculate. And at that point spherical/cylindrical coordinates doesn't help either.

Does any one have a good tip?

Cheers,

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    a) What's xi? b) You can get your formulas typeset by enclosing them in single (inline) or double (displayed) dollar signs.2011-10-14
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    Apply the [divergence theorem](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divergence_theorem).2011-10-14

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