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 - 16.5 Exercises - Page 1121: 13

Answer

Conservative, $f(x,y,z)=xy^2z^3+k$

Work Step by Step

The vector field $F$ will be conservative if and only if $curl F=0$ consider $F=A i+B j+C k$ $curl F=[C_y-B_z]i+[A_z-C_z]j+[B_x-A_y]k$ Here, we have: $curl F=(6x yz^2 -6xyz^2)+(3y^2z^2-3y^2z^2)+(2yz^3-2yz^3)=0$ Thus, the vector field $F$ will be conservative. $f(x,y,z)=xy^2z^3+g(y,z)$ and $g'(y)=0$ Thus, $F_y=2xyz^3$ Now, $f(x,y,z)=xy^2z^3+h(z)$ and $h'(z)=0$ Thus, $F_z=3xy^2z^2$ Hence, $f(x,y,z)=xy^2z^3+k$
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