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This is what I've got so far: Veffective(r) = -V0(1-|r|/α) + M/2μr2 In this case the angular momentum would be constant and μ, right? If we keep the distance α fixed but V0 can be varied and the angular momentum is nonzero. Is there a way one can express the critical value of V0 as a function...

Veffective(r) = -V0(1-|r|/α) + M/2mr2 I hope this is okay, I underlined the vectors.

I'm so sorry! It's my first time posting on here and I wasn't sure how to define vectors and things. r is a vector describing two dimensions.

<< Mentor Note -- Poster has been reminded to use the Template when starting new schoolwork threads >>[/color] Two particles of identical mass m interact with each other via central potential energy Vcentral(r) = -V0(1-|r|/a), if 0 <= |r| <= a 0, if a < |r| Constants...

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