# Please tell me what I am doing wrong for this multivariable Calculus Problem

Suppose $F =(2x−4y)i +(x+3y)j$. Use Stokes' Theorem to make the following circulation calculations:

(a) Find the circulation of $F$ around the circle $C$ of radius $10$ centered at the origin in the $xy$-plane, oriented clockwise as viewed from the positive $z$-axis.

Circulation = $\int_CF\cdot dr$

Here is my work: Please tell me the correct answer and what I am doing wrong:

\begin{align*} \int_C F\cdot dr&= \int\int_S \text{curl} F · dS & \text{by Stokes' Theorem} \\ &= \int\int\langle 0, 0, 5\rangle \cdot \langle 0, 0, 1\rangle~dA & \text{since the circle lies on }z = 0 \\ &= 5 * (\text{Area of }C) \\ &= 5 * 100π \\ &= 500π. \end{align*}

• Why the downvote? – Lays Apr 23 '13 at 1:10
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• So does anyone know what i am doing wrong? – Michael Rametta Apr 23 '13 at 1:15
• For the rim, $x$ and $y$ are OK, but $z=2$. – André Nicolas Apr 23 '13 at 1:57
• would part (b) be 8pi – Michael Rametta Apr 23 '13 at 2:29

It's correct except for the small issue of orientation. That changes the sign of your answer. Officially, you need $\vec n = \langle 0,0,-1\rangle$.