Answer:
x = 1.04866
Explanation:
Force can be defined from power energy by the expressions
F = [tex]- \frac{ dU}{ dx}[/tex]
in this case we are the expression of the potential energy
U = [tex]\frac{2.6}{x^{8} } - \frac{4.3}{ x^{4} }[/tex]
let's find the derivative
dU / dx = 2.6 ( [tex]\frac{-8}{x^{9} }[/tex]) - 4.3 ([tex]\frac{-4}{ x^{5} }[/tex])
dU / dx = [tex]- \frac{20.8}{ x^{9} } + \frac{17.2 }{ x^{5} }[/tex]
we substitute
F = + \frac{20.8}{ x^{9} } - \frac{17.2 }{ x^{5} }
at the equilibrium point the force is zero, so
[tex]\frac{20.8}{ x^{9} } = \frac{17.2}{ x^{5} }[/tex]
20.8 / 17.2 = x⁴
x⁴ = 1.2093
x = [tex]\sqrt[4]{ 1.2093}[/tex]
x = 1.04866
