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OpenStudy (anonymous):

In Lennard jones potential, why is there negative potential energy? Why is it not all positive?

OpenStudy (doc.brown):

Forces are repelling.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

That's why its decreasing, but why is it negative?

OpenStudy (doc.brown):

Energy is required to move the particle out of the potential well. Energy has to be added to make the system equal zero.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Nevermind, i got it! Thanks!

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