The Potential Energy Function Shown in the Above Figure

question 24

Multiple Choice

The potential energy function shown in the above figure

• A) applies to any system undergoing small oscillations about a position of stable equilibrium.
• B) shows the classical turning points ±A.
• C) tells that where -A < x < +A, the total energy is greater than the potential energy.
• D) indicates that U(x) is directly proportional to x².
• E) All of these are correct.

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