The LennardJones potential describes the intermolecular potential energy, V, as a function of the distance,r, between a
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The Lennard–Jones potential describes the intermolecular potential energy, V, as a function of the distance,r, between a pair of particles. It’s probably the most widely used simple model of intermolecular interactions. The equation is V(r) = 4
σ
r
12
−
σ
r
6
, for some constants and σ.
a. What are the asymptotes of the equation?
b. What is the minimum of the Lennard–Jones potential, and where does it occur?
c. Plot V/ against r/σ to check your answers.
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Mathematics And Statistics For Science
ISBN: 9783031053177
1st Edition
Authors: James Sneyd, Rachel M. Fewster, Duncan McGillivray
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