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The Potential Energy of a Particle Is Given by U(x)

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The potential energy of a particle is given by U(x) = (9 J/m4) x4 - (8 J/m2) x2. At what value of x would the particle be in unstable equilibrium?


A) 2/3 m
B) The potential energy of a particle is given by U(x) = (9 J/m<sup>4</sup>) x<sup>4 </sup>- (8 J/m<sup>2</sup>) x<sup>2</sup>. At what value of x would the particle be in unstable equilibrium? A) 2/3 m B) m C) -2/3 m D) 0 m E) - m m
C) -2/3 m
D) 0 m
E) - The potential energy of a particle is given by U(x) = (9 J/m<sup>4</sup>) x<sup>4 </sup>- (8 J/m<sup>2</sup>) x<sup>2</sup>. At what value of x would the particle be in unstable equilibrium? A) 2/3 m B) m C) -2/3 m D) 0 m E) - m m

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