In a certain field, the potential energy is U = ax² – bx³, where a and b constants. The particle is in stable equilibrium at x equal tozeroa/3b2a/3b2a/bSolution:Potential Energy is U = ax² – bx³. For Equilibrium F = -dU/dx ⇒ dU/dx= 2ax- 3bx²=0 ⇒ x = 2a/3b
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