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Vector Calculus · Medium problem

A force field is F=(3x2y,  x3+4y)\mathbf F=(3x^2y,\;x^3+4y). A particle follows a complicated spiral path from (0,0)(0,0) to (1,2)(1,2). Since Py=QxP_y=Q_x everywhere, the work is path-independent – use this fact (and a simple path of your choosing) to find the work done.