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

question 36

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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