MCQ
In the figure shown the potential energy $(U)$ of a particle is plotted against its position $'x'$ from origin. The particle at
- A$x_1$ is in stable equilibrium
- B$x_2$ is in stable equilibrium
- C$x_3$ is in stable equilibrium
- ✓None of these
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
None of these
d
$P.E.$ $\to $ Maximum $\to $ Unstable equilibrium
$P.E.$ $\to $ Minimum $\to $ Stable equilibrium
$P.E.$ $\to $ Constant $\to $ Neutral equilibrium
$\therefore $ None of these
$P.E.$ $\to $ Maximum $\to $ Unstable equilibrium
$P.E.$ $\to $ Minimum $\to $ Stable equilibrium
$P.E.$ $\to $ Constant $\to $ Neutral equilibrium
$\therefore $ None of these
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