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Homework Statement
You are given the plot of a potential energy function U(x) versus x.
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1. For each point indicated, state whether the x component of the force associated with this function is positive (+), negative(−), or zero (0)), by matching the points with the corresponding sign.
1. Zero
2. Negative
3. Positive
A = ?
B = ?
C = ?
D = ?
E = ?
F = ?
2. At which point does the force have the greatest magnitude?
3. Which point is a stable equilibrium point?
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
I don't know how to start. Please help.