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The curves for potential energy (U) and kinetic energy (Ek) of a two particle system are shown in figure. At what points the system will be bound? 

 

a
Only at point D
b
Only at point A
c
At point D and A
d
At points A, B and C

detailed solution

Correct option is D

The system will be bound at points where total energy is negative. In the given curve at point A, B and C, the PE is more than KE.

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