If the potential energy between two molecules is given by $U = -\frac{A}{r^6} + \frac{B}{r^{12}}$,then at equilibrium,the separation between the molecules and the potential energy are:

  • A
    $\left(\frac{B}{A}\right)^{1/6}, 0$
  • B
    $\left(\frac{B}{2A}\right)^{1/6}, -\frac{A^2}{2B}$
  • C
    $\left(\frac{2B}{A}\right)^{1/6}, -\frac{A^2}{4B}$
  • D
    $\left(\frac{2B}{A}\right)^{1/6}, -\frac{A^2}{2B}$

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