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

question 71

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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