Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences

3rd Edition

ISBN: 9780471198260

Author: Mary L. Boas

Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated

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Chapter 6.8, Problem 16P

Given F 1 = 2 x i − 2 y z j − y 2 k and F 2 = y i − x j

(a) Are these forces conservative? Find the potential corresponding to any conservative force.

(b) For any nonconservative force, find the work done if it acts on an object moving from ( − 1 , − 1 ) to ( 1 , 1 ) along each of the paths shown.

Chapter 6.8, Problem 16P, Given F1=2xi2yzjy2k and F2=yixj (a) Are these forces conservative? Find the potential corresponding

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Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences

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