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A particle of mass $2 k g$ performing of SHM and its potential energy function is given as $U = 4 x^{2} - 20 x .$ If maximum potential energy is $75 J$ then:
The equilibrium position of a particle is -

A

x = 0

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B

x = 2.5 m

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C

x = 5 m

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N o n e

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Solution

The correct option is B $x = 2.5 m$
Option B is correct.

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