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In the diagram shown the potential energy U of a particle is plotted against its position x from the origin. Then which of the following statement is correct. A particle at

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Options:
  • A x1 is in stable equilibrium
  • B x2 is in stable equilibrium
  • C x3 is in stable equilibrium
  • D None of these
Solution:
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The correct answer is: None of these
x = x1 and x = x3 are not equilibrium positions because dU dx 0  at these points.

x = x2 is unstable, as U is maximum at this point.

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