Determine Whether the Vector Field Is Conservative

question 7

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the vector field is conservative. If it is, find a potential function for the vector field.

• A) conservative with potential function
• B) conservative with potential function
• C) conservative with potential function
• D) conservative with potential function
• E) not conservative

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Definitions:

Mean

The arithmetic average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding all the numbers together and dividing by the quantity of numbers.

Individual Data Elements

Single pieces of information or data that are collected and analyzed in a research study.

Sample Variance

A measure of the dispersion or variability in a sample data set, calculated as the average squared deviation of each number from the mean of the data set.

Negative

A term used to describe values, numbers, or expressions that are less than zero, often indicating a direction opposite to what is considered positive.