Quiz

1.

Cutting-off the Lennard-Jones potential leads to:

• no error in pressure
• more positive pressure
• less positive pressure

Check the correct answer and explain.

2.

Would the following modifications of the MC algorithm described in this lecture still satisfy the detailed balance? Why?

(a)

We try to move the odd numbered particles twice as frequent as the odd particles.

(b)

The maximum allowed displacement along x is three times larger, than along y

(c)

Only displacements in positive x or y directions are allowed.