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Homework Statement
For what value of the constant c is the force F=i(2x +y2)+ j(cxy) conservative?
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F = ma
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Conservative Forces for Constant C
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For what value of the constant c is the force F=i(2x +y2)+ j(cxy) conservative?
F = ma
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which definition (or test) of conservative force do you think will be useful here?
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)which definition (or test) of conservative force do you think will be useful here?
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From my understanding, taking the derivative of the function could yield the results to find if it is conservative
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engineertech0 said:
yes, which derivative, how?
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thats where i need help. one i know where to take the derivative and how i can complete the problem