Finding Potential Function for Vector Field F

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Homework Statement



Consider the vector field F= 2xi - 4yj + (2z - 3)k.

Find the potential function for F.

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The Attempt at a Solution

 
what is the definition of potential function?? or in a more matematicl sense what is an exact differential?

use the knowledge you have on integral and derivatives ;)

Marco
 
I think it's just the integral of the vector field..