If the potential energy of a gas molecule is $U = \frac{M}{r^6} - \frac{N}{r^{12}}$,where $M$ and $N$ are positive constants,then the potential energy at equilibrium must be

  • A
    zero
  • B
    $\frac{M^2}{4N}$
  • C
    $\frac{N^2}{4M}$
  • D
    $\frac{MN^2}{4}$

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