The potential energy function for either one of the two atoms in a diatomic molecule is often approximated by U(x) =-ax1
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:00 pm
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?