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The potential energy function associated with the force `vecF=4xyhati+2x^2hatj` is

A

`U = -2x^(2)y`

B

`U= -2x^(2)y+` constant

C

`U = 2x^(2)y+` constant

D

not defined

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The correct Answer is:
B
`F_(x) = -(del U)/(del x)` or `F_(y)=-(delU)/(del y)` only (B) open satisfies the criterea.
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