The given plot shows the variation of U, the potential energy of interaction between two particles, with the distance separating them r.1. B and D are equilibrium points.2. C is a point of stable equilibrium.3. The force of interaction between the two particles is attractive between points C and B, and repulsive between points D and E on the curve.4. The force of interaction between the particles is repulsive between points C and A.Which of the above statements are correct?
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a
1 and 3
b
1 and 4
c
2 and 4
d
2 and 3
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
At point C the potential energy is minimum, hence it is a point of stable equilibrium. Also, from C to A, the slope is negative, i.e.,dUdr<0Hence, the force of interaction between the particles is repulsive between points C and A.