Question: A force is described by the vector field (mathbf{F}=-alphaleft(9 x^{2} hat{mathbf{i}}+2 z^{2} hat{mathbf{j}}+6 y z hat{mathbf{k}} ight)). After obtaining the dimensions of (alpha), verify that

A force is described by the vector field \(\mathbf{F}=-\alpha\left(9 x^{2} \hat{\mathbf{i}}+2 z^{2} \hat{\mathbf{j}}+6 y z \hat{\mathbf{k}}\right)\). After obtaining the dimensions of \(\alpha\), verify that the field is irrotational. Determine the potential energy function \(V\) and calculate the work \(W\) done by the force to bring an object from the point \((1,2,-1)\) to the point \((0,1,1)\).

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To verify if the given vector field mathbfF is irrotational we need to check if its curl is zero The curl of a vector field mathbfF is given by abla t... View full answer

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