A Particle Is Released from Rest at the Point X

question 29

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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