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 - Review - Exercises - Page 1161: 11

Answer

$F$ is a conservative vector field with potential function $f(x,y)=xe^{xy}+e^y+C$

Work Step by Step

Given: $F(x,y)=(1+xy)e^{xy}i+(e^y+x^2e^{xy})j$ $F=Pi+Qj$ will be conservative when $P_y=Q_x$ $P_y=(2+xy)xe^{xy}$ and $Q_x=(2+xy)xe^{xy}$ Thus, the given vector field $F$ is conservative with potential function $f(x,y)=xe^{xy}+e^y+C$
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