The given plot shows the variation of U, the potential energy of interaction between two particles, with the distance separating them, r(i) B and D are equilibrium points. (ii) C is a point of stable equilibrium. (iii) 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. (iv) 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
(i) and (iii)
b
(i) and (iv)
c
(ii) and (iv)
d
(ii) and (iii)
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.