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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)=-(delU)/(delx) or F_(y)=-(delU)/(dely),` only `(B)` option satisfies the criteria.`
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