The potential energy of a conservative force field is given by

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The potential energy of a conservative force field is given by U=ax2−bxU = ax^2 - bx, where aa and bb are positive constants. Find the equilibrium position and discuss whether the equilibrium is stable, unstable, or neutral.

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