If the potential energy of a gas molecule is

$U = \frac{M}{{{r^6}}} - \frac{N}{{{r^{12}}}}$,

$M$ and $N$ being positive constants, then the potential energy at equilibrium must be

  • A

    Zero

  • B

    $M^2/4N$

  • C

    $NM^2/4$

  • D

    $MN^2/4$

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