Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53849-787-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-53849-787-9

Chapter 16 - Vector Calculus - 16.3 Exercises - Page 1106: 6

Answer

Not conservative

Work Step by Step

When $F(x,y)=ai+bj$ is a conservative field, then throughout the domain $D$, we get $\dfrac{\partial a}{\partial y}=\dfrac{\partial b}{\partial x}$ Here, $a$ and $b$ are first-order partial derivatives on the domain $D$. Here, $a=3x^2-2y^2$ Then, we have $a_x=-4y$ and $b=4xy+3$ so, $b_y=4y$ Therefore, $\dfrac{\partial a}{\partial y} \neq \dfrac{\partial b}{\partial x}$ Thus, the vector field $F$ is not conservative.
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