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In the figure shown the potential energy U of a particle is plotted its position 'x' from origin. Then which of the following statement 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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