The gradient of a scalar field expressed in terms of polar coordinates [r, ] in the plane is
(r, ) =
+
.
Use the above result to find a potential function for the conservative vector field (expressed in polar form) F = 3
cos( )
-
sin( )
.
A) 4 cos( ) + C
B) - 8r sin( ) + C
C) cos( )
+
cos( )
D) cos( ) + C
E) cos( )
+
cos( )
+ C
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