Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53849-787-4
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Chapter 16 - Vector Calculus - Review - Exercises - Page 1161: 13

Answer

Vector field $F$ is conservative and $\int_CF.dr=0$

Work Step by Step

Given: $F(x,y)=(4x^3y^2-2xy^3)i+(2x^4y-3x^2y^2+4y^3)j$ $F=Pi+Qj$ will be conservative when $P_y=Q_x$ $P_y=8x^3y-6xy^2$ and $Q_x=8x^3y-6xy^2$ Thus, the given vector field $F$ is conservative. By the fundamental theorem of line integrals $\int_CF.dr=f(1,1)-f(0,1)=(1-1+1+k)-(0-0+1+k)=0$ Hence, $\int_CF.dr=0$
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