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A particle of mass m is located in a one dimensional potential field where potential energy of the particle has the form `U (x) = (a)/(x^(2)) - (b)/(x)` where a and b are positive constants. The position of equilibrium is:

A

`(b)/(2a)`

B

`(2b)/(a)`

C

`(a)/(b)`

D

`(2a)/(b)`

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