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Physics

Problem

A force field in the xyxy-plane is given by F=6x i^+4y j^  N\mathbf F = 6x\,\hat i + 4y\,\hat j\;\text{N}. Which one of the following potential energy functions U(x,y)U(x,y) (in joule) correctly corresponds to this force? (Assume the usual relation F=−∇U\mathbf F = -\nabla U.) a) U=3x2+2y2+CU = 3x^{2} + 2y^{2} + C b) U=−3x2−4y2+CU = -3x^{2} - 4y^{2} + C c) U=−3x2−2y2+CU = -3x^{2} - 2y^{2} + C d) U=−2x2−3y2+CU = -2x^{2} - 3y^{2} + C

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