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Verify that each of the following force fields is conservative. Then find, for each, a scalar potential φ such that F = −∇φ.(1). F = i − zj − yk.

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

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Author:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Publisher:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Chapter9: Dynamics Of A System Of Particles

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.11P

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Verify that each of the following force fields is conservative. Then find, for each, a scalar potential φ such that F = −∇φ.
(1). F = i − zj − yk.

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