The force F = (xi + yj + zk)/(x2 + y2 + z2)3/2 acts on the particle

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The force F = (xi + yj + zk)/(x2 + y2 + z2)3/2 acts on the particle P(x, y, z) which moves in space.

(a) Using the relations derived in Problem 13.79, prove that F is a conservative force.

(b) Determine the potential function V(x, y, z) associated with F.

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers Statics and Dynamics

ISBN: 978-0073398242

11th edition

Authors: Ferdinand Beer, E. Russell Johnston Jr., David Mazurek, Phillip Cornwell, Brian Self

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