Work done moving an object in a field.

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Homework Statement


Find the work done in moving an object in the field
F = (2xy+z^3)i + x^2j + 3xz^2k
from (1,-2,1) to (3,1,4)


Homework Equations



I have found p, the scalar potential to be x^2y+xz^3 , but don't know how to proceed from here. Do I just plug in the values so that I get ((9)(1)+(3)(64)) - ((1)(-2)+(1)(1)) = 202?

The Attempt at a Solution

 
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KStolen said:

Homework Statement


Find the work done in moving an object in the field
F = (2xy+z^3)i + x^2j + 3xz^2k
from (1,-2,1) to (3,1,4)


Homework Equations



I have found p, the scalar potential to be x^2y+xz^3 , but don't know how to proceed from here. Do I just plug in the values so that I get ((9)(1)+(3)(64)) - ((1)(-2)+(1)(1)) = 202?

The Attempt at a Solution


Method looks fine although I would write some equations when writing it up.
 
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