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    Finding a force from a simple potential

    Much appreciated to all. And sorry for my lack of etiquette. I'm still learning.
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    Finding a force from a simple potential

    sorry, the formula i gave for my solution should NOT BE dU/dr. it is the Force. dU/dr has the opposite sign. I will edit.
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    Finding a force from a simple potential

    Homework Statement I need to find the acceleration of an atom, given the potential: U(r) = ε[(σ/r)^12 - (σ/r)^6] where r = |x1 - x2|, ε = 1e-20 J, and σ = 3e-10 m.Homework Equations I know F=-dU/dr and F=ma so a=(-dU/dr)/m but I think my dU/dr is wrong. The Attempt at a Solution dU/dr =...
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