In vector calculus, why is the outward normal differential $\hat n\ ds$ around a closed curve $dy\ \hat i - dx\ \hat j$? Why isn't it $-dy\ \hat i + dx\ \hat j$ or something else?
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Direction of outward normal differential $\hat n\ ds$
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