The potential energy function of a particle in a region of space is given as:
U = (2x 2 + 3y 3 + 2z) J
Here x, y and z are in meters. Find the force acting on the particle at point P (1m, 2m, 3m)
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Sol. U 2 = (2x 2 + 3y 3 + 2z)
⇒ 
= – 
So, 
.
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