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derivatives and equilibrium position of a spring

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I determined the equilibrium point of a spring by setting the potential energy function U(r) equal to zero and solving for r. But I just looked at the guided solution, and they took the derivative of U(r) first, then solved for r.

Is my approach correct? Can we solve for the equilibrium position of a spring without taking any derivatives?

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