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



r

12

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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