Problem 1 Show that the force F = y*+xŷ √√1-x²y² is conservative, and find a scalar potential for the force.

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Show that the force F = y*+xy is conservative, and find a scalar potential for the force.
√√1-x²y²
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 1 Show that the force F = y*+xy is conservative, and find a scalar potential for the force. √√1-x²y²
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The force of the system is F=yx^+xy^1-x2y2.

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