In the figure shown the potential energy $(U)$ of a particle is plotted against its position $'x'$ from origin. The 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

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