A particle of mass 5 kg, moving in the 
plane, has its potential energy given by 
. The particle is initially at origin and has a velocity 
. Which of the following statements is correct?
A
The particle has speed 
at 
.
at . B
The particle has an acceleration 
.
. C
The acceleration of the particle is normal to its initial velocity.
D
None of the above.
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C
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