Question

A particle is moving along the x-axis subject to the potential energy function U(x) = a(1/x) + bx2 + cx – d, where a = 6.00 J m, b = 26.0 J/m2, c = 3.00 J/m, and d = 26.0 J. Determine the x-component of the net force on the particle at the coordinate x = 3.37 m. Not sure what to do.