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The potential energy U of two atoms of a diatomic molecule

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The potential energy U of two atoms of a diatomic molecule

The potential energy U of two atoms of a diatomic molecule as a function of distance between the atoms is shown in the given figure Read the following statements carefully 1 The equilibrium separation distance between the atoms is equal to 12 2 At r the force between the atoms is repulsive 3 For r r the force between the atoms is attractive Which of the above statements is true