Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_0047 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 1: Engineering Mathematics

Vector Calculus

Subtopic: Divergence and curl

Question Statement:

A vector field $\vec{F}$ is solenoidal if:

Options:

  • (A) $\nabla \cdot \vec{F} = 0$
  • (B) $\nabla \times \vec{F} = 0$
  • (C) $\nabla \phi = \vec{F}$
  • (D) $\vec{F} \cdot \vec{r} = 0$

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

By definition, a solenoidal vector field has zero divergence everywhere: $\nabla \cdot \vec{F} = 0$.
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