Potential energy and separation graph

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The discussion centers on a graph illustrating potential energy and its significance at a point where it becomes zero. This zero potential energy indicates a balance between attractive and repulsive forces acting on particles, with repulsion dominating at greater distances and attraction at closer ranges. Participants inquire about the origin of this potential, questioning whether it arises from simulations, experiments, or theoretical models. There is a suggestion to enhance clarity by providing more descriptive elements in both the graph and the accompanying questions. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for grasping the underlying physical principles.
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the graph is as per the link
but my question is that at a particular point the potential energy becomes zero...is thre any significance for it?
 
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It looks like http://poole.stfx.ca/Members/jpaddon/tutorials/graph.gif". Simply put, it's a combination of attractive and repulsive forces. When far away, particles (under this kind of potential) experience repulsion; when close, they are attracted.

Do you get this kind of potential from some simulation? or experiment? or from theory?

Suggestion - You should be more descriptive, both in the figure and in the question you ask.
 
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