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In the figure shown the potential energy (U) of a particle is plotted against its position ' x ' from origin. Then which of the following statement is correct. A particle at: <img class=img-fluid question-image alt=image src=https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/physics/c1ec0459f35e0b0b29038d1dea45b049-.png />

Q. In the figure shown the potential energy $(U)$ of a particle is plotted against its position ' $x$ ' from origin. Then which of the following statement is correct. $A$ particle at:

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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

Solution:

$F = 0 \Rightarrow \frac{d U}{d X} = 0$