Q. The points of maximum and minimum attraction in the curve between potential energy $(U)$ and distance $(r)$ of a diatomic molecules are respectively
A) $S$ and $R$
B) $T$ and $S$
C) $R$ and $S$
D) $S$ and $T$
Explanation
(d) Attraction will be minimum when the distance between the molecule is maximum
Attraction will be maximum at that point where the positive slope is maximum because $F = - \frac{dU}{dx}$
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