The
potential energy is given by the function U(x)=kx⁻¹,
where k
is a constant, and variable x
is the position, the coordinate. Derive the function of the
coordinate x,
which describes the force produced by this potential energy.
F(x)=
- d U(x)
/ dx
F(x)=
- d kx⁻¹
/ dx
= kx⁻²
F(x)=
kx⁻²
