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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter6: Applications Of Newton’s Laws Of Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

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3) The equation that describes the potential energy stored in the interaction between two atoms in a diatomic molecule is U = A/x¹² – B/x⁶. Here A and B are appropriate constants and x is the inter-atomic distance. Find the magnitude of the force that one atom exerts on the other.

a) 12A/x¹³ – 6B/x⁷

^{b) –13A/x13 + 7B/x7}

^{c) –11A/x11 + 5B/x5}

^{d) 72A/x12 – 72B/x6}

^e)A/x¹³ – B/x⁷

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