Question
The potential energy function for the force between two atoms in a diatomic molecule is approximately given by $U(x)=$ $\;\frac{a}{{{x^{12}}}} - \frac{b}{{{x^6}}}$ where a and b are constants and $x $ is the distance between the atoms. If the dissociation energy of the molecule is $D = [ U ( x = \infty) - U_{ at\ equilibrium}], D$ is
