We normally consider the gravitational force of the earth on an object of mass m to be

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We normally consider the gravitational force of the earth on an object of mass m to be given by the constant F = - g mk, but, of course, this is valid only in regions near the earth's surface. Find the potential function f for F and use it to show that the work done by F when an object is moved from (x1, y1, z1) to a nearby point (x2, y2, z2) is mg (z1 - z2).
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Calculus

ISBN: 978-0131429246

9th edition

Authors: Dale Varberg, Edwin J. Purcell, Steven E. Rigdon

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