Question

The potential energy of a particle in a certain field is

Answer 1

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The potential energy of a particle in a certain field has the form `U=(a//r^2)-(b//r)` , where a and b are positive constants and r is the distance from the centre of the field. Find the value of `r_0` corresponding to the equilibrium position of the particle, examine whether this position is stable.

Answer 2

Answer:

The potential energy of a particle in a certain field has the form `U=(a//r^2)-(b//r)` , where a and b are positive constants and r is the distance from the centre of the field. Find the value of `r_0` corresponding to the equilibrium position of the particle, examine whether this position is stable.