Potential energy curve, turning points

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The discussion revolves around calculating the speed of a particle and identifying its turning points based on a potential energy graph. The particle has a mass of 0.220 kg and is influenced by a conservative force, with specific potential energy values provided. The total energy is determined by the sum of kinetic and potential energy, with kinetic energy being zero at turning points. To find the speed at given positions, the relationship K = E - U is applied, where K is kinetic energy and U is potential energy. The turning points occur where the potential energy equals the total energy, indicating the limits of the particle's motion.
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The figure shows a plot of potential energy U versus position x of a 0.220 kg particle that can travel only along an x axis under the influence of a conservative force. The graph has these values: UA = 9 J, UC = 20 J and UD = 24 J. The particle is released at the point where U forms a “potential hill” of “height” UB = 12 J, with kinetic energy 7.00 J. What is the speed of the particle at (a)x = 3.5 m and (b)x = 6.5 m? What is the position of the turning point on (c) the right side and (d) the left side?

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Homework Equations


K=E-U

The Attempt at a Solution


I know the turning point is when K=0 but not sure how to find that from this graph.
 
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J-dizzal said:
I know the turning point is when K=0 but not sure how to find that from this graph.
Kinetic energy is zero when the potential energy is equal to the total energy.
 
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