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yamama1
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Homework Statement
Potential energy function is given by U = C/x, where C is a positive constant.
a. Find the force as a function of x.
b. Is this force directed toward the origin or away from it?
c. Does the potential energy increase or decrease as x increases?
d. Answer b, and c if C is a negative constant.
Homework Equations
How do you relate U = C/x to force?
The Attempt at a Solution
I tried the formulas.
F = mg
U = mgy
But I am not sure how you relate both of them together