Gradient fields on curves For the potential function φ and points A, B, C, and D on the level curve φ (x, y) = 0, complete the following steps.
a. Find the gradient field F =∇φ
b. Evaluate F at the points A, B, C, and D.
c. Plot the level curve φ(x, y) = 0 and the
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