Kibble book exercise about conservative forces

Click For Summary

Homework Help Overview

The problem involves identifying which forces are conservative and determining the corresponding potential energy function based on a specific exercise from the Kibble book. The forces given are functions of three variables, with constants involved.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the need to identify relevant equations and the original poster's attempts to solve the problem. There is a focus on ensuring the homework template is followed, prompting questions about the original poster's work and understanding.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants emphasizing the importance of showing prior attempts and relevant equations. There is no explicit consensus on the approach to the problem yet, as participants are still clarifying the requirements for the homework submission.

Contextual Notes

There is mention of a warning received by the original poster in a previous thread, indicating a need for adherence to forum guidelines regarding homework help. The original poster has not provided the relevant equations or their attempts at a solution, which is a requirement for further assistance.

joaosavio
Messages
2
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement


Kibble book exercise 1, chapter 3. It is the following:

Find which of the following forces are conservative, and, for those that are conservative, determine the corresponding potential energy function (a and b are constants, and a is a constant vector)

ii) Fx= a*y Fy=a*z Fy=a*x
 
Last edited:
Physics news on Phys.org
Duplicate thread!

Duplicate to https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=654909
 
Hello!

Yes, but I've receive a warning in that thread. In fact, this is the right place to post homework questions, isn't it?
 
Yes it is, and you did not follow the template. You deleted two of the most important parts of the homework template: Relevant equations and The attempt at a solution.

We don't do your homework for you at this site. We help you do your own homework. You need to show what you have done to attempt to solve the problem.

So what are the relevant equations here, and what have you done to answer this question?
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
4K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
3K
  • · Replies 16 ·
Replies
16
Views
4K
Replies
5
Views
2K
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
3K
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Views
2K