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Forces from Potential Energy Functions using Calculus
10. Conservation of Energy / Forces from Potential Energy Functions using Calculus / Problem 4
Problem 4

A molecular interaction along a line is approximated by U(x)=Cx5Dx\(\displaystyle\) U(x)=Cx^5-\(\frac{D}{x}\), where CC and DD are positive constants. Determine the expression for the force.