Verify if the following vector fields are conservative: a) A₁ (+-) 1 = b) ₂ = (xy, yz, zx) c) A3 = (x-xeª, -y, e²) In case they are conservative, find their respective potential fields.

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Verify if the following vector fields are conservative:
a) Ã₁ = (2+ ₁ - ² - ³ )
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b)
A₂ = (xy, yz, zx)
c) A3 = (xxe*, -y, e²)
In case they are conservative, find their respective potential fields.
Transcribed Image Text:Verify if the following vector fields are conservative: a) Ã₁ = (2+ ₁ - ² - ³ ) 7 b) A₂ = (xy, yz, zx) c) A3 = (xxe*, -y, e²) In case they are conservative, find their respective potential fields.
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