Determine if F = (12r – 2x cos y, 2y + x² sin y) is a conservative vector field. If it is, find a potential for F.

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Determine if F = (12a – 2x cos y, 2y + x² sin y) is a conservative vector field. If it is, find a potential
for F.
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