2.30 Let r denote a position vector r = x= xê, (r² vector. Use index notation to show that: (a) ² (r") = n(n+1)r”−2¸

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2.30 Let r denote a position vector r = x = xiêį (r² = x₂x₁) and A be an arbitrary constant
vector. Use index notation to show that:
(a)
(c)
² (r) = n(n+1) rn-2.
V. (rx A) = 0.
(b)
(d)
V(r. A) = A.
▼x (rx A) = -2A.
Transcribed Image Text:2.30 Let r denote a position vector r = x = xiêį (r² = x₂x₁) and A be an arbitrary constant vector. Use index notation to show that: (a) (c) ² (r) = n(n+1) rn-2. V. (rx A) = 0. (b) (d) V(r. A) = A. ▼x (rx A) = -2A.
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