a) Show that in one dimensional conservative force i.e., F(x) = -VU. b) The potential energy for force biw two atoms in a diatomic molecule can be expressed as a u(x) = Where "a" and "b" are constant and "x" is the distance b/w two atoms.

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a) Show that in one dimensional conservative force i.e., F(x) = -VU.
b) The potential energy for force biw two atoms in a diatomic molecule can be
expressed as
b
a
u(x) =
x16
Where "a" and "b" are constant and "x" is the distance b/w two atoms.
Transcribed Image Text:2 a) Show that in one dimensional conservative force i.e., F(x) = -VU. b) The potential energy for force biw two atoms in a diatomic molecule can be expressed as b a u(x) = x16 Where "a" and "b" are constant and "x" is the distance b/w two atoms.
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