In order to separate out two molecules from each other, the potential energy between them must be
A
positive
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B
negative
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C
minimum
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D
zero
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Solution
The correct option is D zero There is some potential energy to combine the molecules. So without applied any force we can not separate the molecules. When potential energy is zero , the molecules easily separate out.