omarMihilmy
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My problem is with the solution
If we differentiate:
dU/dx = 9x^2 - 7
From where does the negative come from also the j component?
Potential Energy: Differentiating to Find Force
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My problem is with the solution
If we differentiate:
dU/dx = 9x^2 - 7
From where does the negative come from also the j component?
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voko
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You should have used the homework template, then you have written the relevant equations. What equation is relevant for finding force from potential energy?
omarMihilmy
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F = dU/dx
voko
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That is not correct.
omarMihilmy
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Correct me if I am wrong
shanname
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Why are you disregarding the y-component when you differentiate?