Consider a force in R³ defined by F(x, y, z) = (6x²y2,4z³y + 2 y,0). Find the potential energy U(x, y, z) such that -U(0,0,0) = 0.

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Consider a force in R3 defined by f(x,y,z)=(6*x^2*y^2, 4*x^3*y+2*y,0). Find the potential energy U(x,y,z) such that U(0,0,0)=0.

Consider a force in R³ defined by F(x, y, z) = (6x²y2,4x³y + 2y, 0). Find the potential energy U(x, y, z) such that
-U(0,0,0) = 0.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider a force in R³ defined by F(x, y, z) = (6x²y2,4x³y + 2y, 0). Find the potential energy U(x, y, z) such that -U(0,0,0) = 0.
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