The Potential Energy of a Particle Is Given by U(x)

question 37

Multiple Choice

The potential energy of a particle is given by U(x) = (9 J/m⁴) x⁴ - (8 J/m²) x². At what value of x would the particle be in unstable equilibrium?

• A)2/3 m
• B) m
• C)-2/3 m
• D)0 m
• E)- m

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