Let C be a piecewise smooth, simple, closed plane curve in R³, which lies in a plane with unit normal N = ai + bj + ck and has orientation inherited from that of the plane. Prove that the plane area enclosed by C is (bzcy)dx + (cx - az)dy + (ay - bx)dz.

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Let C be a piecewise smooth, simple, closed plane curve in R³, which lies in a plane
with unit normal N = ai + bj + ck and has orientation inherited from that of the plane.
Prove that the plane area enclosed by C is
S³ (bz - cy)dx + (cx − az)dy + (ay − bx)dz.
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Transcribed Image Text:Let C be a piecewise smooth, simple, closed plane curve in R³, which lies in a plane with unit normal N = ai + bj + ck and has orientation inherited from that of the plane. Prove that the plane area enclosed by C is S³ (bz - cy)dx + (cx − az)dy + (ay − bx)dz. -
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