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If `x,F` and `U` denote the dispalcement, force acting on and potential energy of a particle then

A

`U=F`

B

`F=+(dU)/(dx)`

C

`F=-(dU)/(dx)`

D

`F=1/x((dU)/(dx))`

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C
`F=-(dv)/(dx)`
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