Geodesics and Motion in an EM Field

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Homework Statement
I've attached the problem statement as an image.
Relevant Equations
Euler Lagrange equations
I've also attached my attempt as a pdf file. My main issue seems to be I only get one A partial term. Any help would be appreciated.
 
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  • Typeset text showing the modified action S = -∫ dλ [ (m/2) η_ab dx^a/dλ dx^b/dλ - q A_a dx^a/dλ ] from λ1 to λ2, the equation of motion d²x^a/dλ² = (q/m) F^a_b dx^b/dλ, and the definition F_ab = ∂_a A_b - ∂_b A_a, with the task of showing sqrt(-η_ab ẋ^a ẋ^b) stays constant.
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I've just realized my mistake. the partial of q A_b with respect to lambda isn't zero, you get an extra term from the chain rule and it works out nicely.