The potential energy, U, of a particle moving along the x-axis is given by U = b a2 x2 a

Chapter 4, Problem 34

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The potential energy, U, of a particle moving along the x-axis is given by U = b a2 x2 a x , where a and b are positive constants and x > 0. What value of x minimizes the potential energy?

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