In the figure shown the potential energy $(U)$ of a particle is plotted against its position $'x'$ from origin. The particle at
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
- D
None of these
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