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Published on: August 11, 2026
Given below is the plot of a potential energy function 
for a system, in which a particle is in one dimensional motion, while a conservative force 
acts on it. Suppose that 
, the incorrect statement for this system is:
[where K.E. 
kinetic energy]
A
at 
, K.E. is constant throughout the region.
, K.E. is constant throughout the region.
B
at 
, K.E. is smallest and the particle is moving at the slowest speed.
, K.E. is smallest and the particle is moving at the slowest speed.
C
at 
, K.E. is greatest and the particle is moving at the fastest speed.
, K.E. is greatest and the particle is moving at the fastest speed.
D
at 
, K.E. 
.
, K.E. .
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
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