Question
Question: In the figure shown the potential energy U of a particle is plotted against its position 'x' from or...
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 –
A
x1is in stable equilibrium
B
x2 is in stable equilibrium
C
x3 is in stable equilibrium
D
None of these
Answer
None of these
Explanation
Solution
x = x1 and x = x3 are not equilibrium positions because ¹ 0 at these points. x = x2 is unstable, as U is maximum at this point.