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Green-theorem proof of exactness on a disc

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On a star-shaped planar domain containing zero, let η be a smooth closed differential one-form and set f(x)=∫[0,x]​η. Green theorem on the triangle with vertices 0,x,x+h gives f(x+h)−f(x)=∫[x,x+h]​η. Dividing by a displacement and taking its limit proves df=η. Thus every such form is an exact differential form, a degree-one version of the Poincare lemma which uses only the planar integral theorem.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2016 / iii / Paper 115 / 2 / Solution

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