Q1 (a) Given the force field F = (z³ cos x + 2xy²)i + (2x²y – 2)j+ (3z² sin x – 4)k (i) Prove that F is conservative (ii) By using formula VØ = F, find a scalar potential Ø for F. (iii) Hence, compute the amount of work done against the force field F in moving an object from the point (0, -1, 1) to (7,2, 2).

Q1 (a) Given the force field F = (z³ cos x + 2xy²)i + (2x²y – 2)j+ (3z² sin x – 4)k (i) Prove that F is conservative (ii) By using formula VØ = F, find a scalar potential Ø for F. (iii) Hence, compute the amount of work done against the force field F in moving an object from the point (0, -1, 1) to (7,2, 2).

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

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Chapter2: Newtonian Mechanics-single Particle

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Problem 2.47P: Consider a particle moving in the region x > 0 under the influence of the potential where U0 = 1 J...

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