Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy - Problems - Page 213: 134h

Answer

The force is zero when $~~r = 0.2~nm$

Work Step by Step

We can write an expression for $F$: $F = -\frac{dU}{dx}$ When $r = 0.2~nm$, the slope of the $U$ versus $r$ curve is zero. Then: $F = -\frac{dU}{dx} = 0$ The force is zero when $~~r = 0.2~nm$
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