The total potential energy of a system is determined by the sum of all pairwise interactions. (LJ potential) For a given number of particles, what is the total number of pairwise potential energy calculations required to define the total potential energy of the system?

The total potential energy of a system is determined by the sum of all pairwise interactions. (LJ potential) For a given number of particles, what is the total number of pairwise potential energy calculations required to define the total potential energy of the system?

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter31: Particle Physics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9CQ

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