
EBK PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEER
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.5CQ
Figure CQ15.5 shows graphs of the potential energy of four different systems versus the position of a particle
in each system. Each particle is set into motion with a push at an arbitrarily chosen location. Describe its subsequent motion in each case (a), (b). (c). and (d).
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