The potential energy function for either one of the two atoms in a diatomic molecule is often approximated by U(x) =-ax1

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The potential energy function for either one of the two atoms in a diatomic molecule is often approximated by U(x) =-ax1

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The potential energy function for either one of the two atoms ina diatomic molecule is often approximated by U(x) =-ax12-bx6 wherex is the distance between the atoms. (a) At what distance ofseparation does the potential energy have a local minimum (not atx=inf) (b) What is the force on an atom at this separation?
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