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Homework Statement
The Lennard-Jones equation shown below gives the potential energy of two atoms when they are separated by a distance r.
U(r)=4 U_0 \left[\left(\frac{r_0}{r}\right)^{12}-\left(\frac{r_0}{r}\right)^6\right]
a)What is the distance between atoms at the condition of stable equilibrium? (Enter r sub 0 or U sub 0 by typing r_0 or U_0). If you choose to give an approximate answer, be sure to give your answer to at least 4 digits after the decimal.
b)What is the minimum work needed to completely dissociate the molecule by separating the atoms from each other if they are initially at equilibrium? (Enter r sub 0 or U sub 0 by typing r_0 or U_0)
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The Attempt at a Solution
Honestly this looks like Ancient Greek to me. I have no shadow of inking of an idea on how to even start on this problem. If someone could help me that would be awesome!