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A particle with the potentila energy shown in the graph is moving to the right. It has 1.0J of kinetic energy at x=1.0m. Where the particle reverses its direction of motion?

A

4

B

6

C

2

D

5

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The correct Answer is:
B
At `x=1.0m, U=3.0J` and `K=1.0J` so total mechanical energy E=K+U=40J
Particle reverses its direction where K=0
Therefore reverses its direction where K=0
Therefore at this point U=4.0J `rArrx=6.0m`
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