Figure below shows a plot of the potential energy as a function of x for a particle moving along the x-axis. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?

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a, c, and d are points of equilibrium

a is a point of stable equilibrium

b is an unstable equilibrium point

All of the above

answer is D.

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For equilibrium, potential energy has to be minimum, maximum or constant.

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