Consider the potential energy U(x) = (1.0 J/m3)x3 - (8 J/m2)x2 + (15 J/m)x + 8.0 J. Find the turning points of the bound motion when the energy E is 8.0 J

A)

1.0 m and 7.0 m
B)

3.0 m and 4.0 m
C)

2.0 m and 4.0 m
D)

3.0 m and 5.0 m
E)

1.44 m and 5.56 m


D

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