The potential energy U of two atoms of a diatomic molecule as a function of distance r between the atoms as shown in the given figure. Read the following statement carefully. 1. The equilibrium separation distance between the atoms is equal to r_(2). 2. At r = r_(1), the force between the atom is repulsive. . For r gt r_(2), the force between the atoms is attractive Whichof the above statements is true ?

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1.	The potential energy U of two atoms of a diatomic molecule as a function of distance r between the atoms as shown in the given figure. Read the following statement carefully. 1. The equilibrium separation distance between the atoms is equal to r_(2). 2. At r = r_(1), the force between the atom is repulsive. . For r gt r_(2), the force between the atoms is attractive Whichof the above statements is true ?
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