A Particle Is Subject to the Potential $U=2 x^{2} y+6 y$

question 28

Multiple Choice

A particle is subject to the potential $U=2 x^{2} y+6 y$ . What is the value of the y component of the force on the particle at the point (x, y) = (2.0, 3.0) ?

• A)24
• B)(-24)
• C)14
• D)(-14)
• E)28

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