A Potential Energy Function Is Given by U(x) =

question 55

Multiple Choice

A potential energy function is given by U(x) = ( 3.00 N/m) x - ( 1.00 N/m³) x³. At what position or positions is the force equal to zero?

• A) m and - m
• B) 0.00 m, m and - m
• C) 1.00 m and -1.00 m
• D) 3.00 m and -3.00 m
• E) The force is not zero at any location.

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