For a conservative force F(x), the relation to potential energy U(x) is:
AF = dU/dx
BF = −dU/dx
CF = U/x
DF = ∫U dx
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. F = −dU/dx
F = −dU/dx for a 1-D conservative force.
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