Finding the force from given potential energy

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bfusco

Homework Statement

If U=3x^2+2xy+4y^2z, what is the force, ?

i don't have a clue what to do.

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bfusco said:

Homework Statement

If U=3x^2+2xy+4y^2z, what is the force, ?

The Attempt at a Solution

i don't have a clue what to do.

How are Force and potential related?