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<small>For divergence of a series, see [[Convergence]]</small>
The '''divergence''' is a way of expressing a certain type of [[derivative]] of a [[vector field]]. It is typically defined for fields of 3-dimensional vectors on 3-dimensional space, but other dimensions are possible. The divergence of a vector field is a [[scalar field]], that is, just a number at each point in space.
The '''divergence''' is a way of expressing a certain type of [[derivative]] of a [[vector field]]. It is typically defined for fields of 3-dimensional vectors on 3-dimensional space, but other dimensions are possible. The divergence of a vector field is a [[scalar field]], that is, just a number at each point in space.
Vector fields with a divergence of zero are called ''solenoidal''.
Vector fields with a divergence of zero are called ''solenoidal''.
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[[Category:Calculus]]
[[Category:Physics]]
[[Category:Physics]]