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Figure shows the kinetic energy `(E_(k))` and potential energy (`E_(p)`) curves for a two-particle system. Name the point(s) at which the system is a bound system.

A

Only point A

B

only point D

C

point A, B and C

D

All point A, B, C and D

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At points A, B and C total energy is negative
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