Assume that in space, potential energy 
depends on x-coordinate only by 
A mass m can be kept on the x-axis. At
Column I | Column II | ||
(i) | (P) | Stable equilibrium | |
(ii) | (Q) | Unstable equilibrium | |
(iii) | (R) | Neutral equilibrium | |
(S) | Not in equilibrium |
Code
A
, ii -S, iii -Q B
, ii -P, iii -S C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
At 
is + ve, i.e., 
is minimum and is in stable equilibrium.
For 
is not zero, i.e., not stable equilibrium.
At 
is - ve 
is max, i.e., unstable equilibrium.
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