A Particle Is Released from Rest at the Point X

question 25

Multiple Choice

A particle is released from rest at the point x = a and moves along the x axis subject to the potential energy function U(x) shown. The particle:

• A) moves to a point to the left of x = e, stops and remains at rest
• B) moves to the point x = e, then moves to the left
• C) moves to infinity at varying speed
• D) moves to x = b where it remains at rest
• E) moves to x = e and then to x = d, where it remains at rest

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