U(x)=x12a−x6bU(x=∞)=0 as, F=−dxdU=−[x1312a+x76 b] at equilibrium, F=0 ∴∴∴x6=b2aUat equiltrium =(b2a)2a−(b2a)b=4a−b2D=[U(x=∞)−Uat equilibium ]=4ab2
The potential energy function for the force between two atoms in a diatomic molecule is approximately given by U(x)= a x^12- b x^6, where a and b are…
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The potential energy function for the force between two atoms in a diatomic molecule is approximately given by U(x)=x12a−x6b, where a and b are constants and x is the distance between the atoms. If the dissociation energy of the molecule is D=[U(x=∞)−Uat equilbrium ],D is
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2ab2
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12ab2
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4ab2
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6ab2
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