In a certain region of space, a particle experiences a potential energy U(x) = A/x2 + B, where A and B are constants. What force F gives rise to this potential energy?

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In a certain region of space, a particle experiences a potential energy

U(x) = A/x2 + B, where A and B are constants. What force F gives rise to this potential energy?

A
1.
+ Bx
A
2. –i
-1
x2
Transcribed Image Text:A 1. + Bx A 2. –i -1 x2
3. There is no force, since the slope of the
В
line is the constant
A
2 A
4. –i
x3
5. –i
(*)
()
A
6. i
2 A
7. î
x3
A
8. –i
+ Вх
A
9. i
x2
Transcribed Image Text:3. There is no force, since the slope of the В line is the constant A 2 A 4. –i x3 5. –i (*) () A 6. i 2 A 7. î x3 A 8. –i + Вх A 9. i x2
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