Which of the following forces is conservative? (a) F=k(x, 2y, 3z) where k is a constant. (b) F = k(y, x, 0). (c) F=k(-y, x, 0). For those which are conservative, find the corresponding potential energy U, and verify by direct differentiation that F = -V U.

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Which of the following forces is conservative?
(a) F = k(x, 2y, 3z) where k is a constant.
(b) F = k(y, x, 0).
(c) F=k(-y, x, 0).
For those which are conservative, find the corresponding potential energy U, and verify by direct
differentiation that F = -V U.
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following forces is conservative? (a) F = k(x, 2y, 3z) where k is a constant. (b) F = k(y, x, 0). (c) F=k(-y, x, 0). For those which are conservative, find the corresponding potential energy U, and verify by direct differentiation that F = -V U.
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