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

A

`x_(1)` is in stable equilibrium

B

`x_(2)` is in stable equilibrium

C

`x_(3)` is in stable equilibrium

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
D
`x = x_(1)` and `x = x_(3)` are not equilibrium positions because `(du)/(dx) ne 0` at these points
`x = x_(2)` is unstable, as U is maximum at this point.
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