Show that F = (2xy + z³)ï + (x²)j+3xz²k is a conservative field. Find the scalar potential and the work dc moving an object in this field from (1,-2,1) to (3,1,4)

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Show that
F = (2xy + z³)ï + (x²)j+3xz²k
is a conservative field. Find the scalar potential and the work done in
moving an object in this field from (1,-2,1) to (3,1,4)
Transcribed Image Text:Show that F = (2xy + z³)ï + (x²)j+3xz²k is a conservative field. Find the scalar potential and the work done in moving an object in this field from (1,-2,1) to (3,1,4)
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