Im not sure about what a conservative stands for in vectorial calculus. also when integrating vectors how can i tell the direction, if its either clock or counterwise

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loser66 · Answer

hey, take a look at this, the prof is awesome in guiding you with this stuff http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mathematics/18-02-multivariable-calculus-fall-2007/video-lectures/lecture-20-path-independence/

anonymous · Answer

thanks man!

loser66 · Answer

yw

anonymous · Answer

A conservative vector field is one in which line integrals are path independent. Think like the gravitational potential field of Earth; it doesn't matter how you get from the top to the bottom of the ladder as the difference in potential energy is the same.