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Potential energy curve U of a particle as function of the position of a particle is shown. The particle has total mechanical energy E of 3.0 joules. Then select correct alternative.
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It can never be present at x=0m
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It can never be present at x=5m
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At x=2 its kinetic energy of 0J
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At x=1 its kinetic energy 3J
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Solution

The correct option is B It can never be present at x=0m
Total mechanical energy E=3.0 J
Total energy = Potential energy + kinetic energy
E=U+K where K>0 (always)

From the graph, at x=0 m, we get U=6 J

3=6+K K=3 J (Not possible)

Thus the particle can never be present at x=0 m

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