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My problem is a question stated as follows:
A particle of mass m moves along the positive x-axis with a potential energy given by
V(x) = C + x^2 + 4/(x^2)
where C is a positive constant.
Calculate the equilibrium position X0 of the particle.
Now, I so far have considered that the equilibrium position is where the potential energy is zero, however I do not know how to solve for:
C + x^2 + 4/(x^2) = 0
without knowing the value for the constant C.
Is my reasoning correct that the particle is in equilibrium when the potential energy is zero?
Any help is much appreciated
A particle of mass m moves along the positive x-axis with a potential energy given by
V(x) = C + x^2 + 4/(x^2)
where C is a positive constant.
Calculate the equilibrium position X0 of the particle.
Now, I so far have considered that the equilibrium position is where the potential energy is zero, however I do not know how to solve for:
C + x^2 + 4/(x^2) = 0
without knowing the value for the constant C.
Is my reasoning correct that the particle is in equilibrium when the potential energy is zero?
Any help is much appreciated