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Question

A particle moves in a potential region given by $U = 8 x^{2} - 4 x + 400$ Joule. Its state of equilibrium will be

x = 25 m

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x = 0.25 m

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x = 0.025 m

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x = 2.5 m

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Solution

The correct option is C $x = 0.25 m$
at equilibrium $\frac{d U}{d x} = 0$
$\frac{d U}{d x} = 16 x - 4 = 0 x = 0.25 m$

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