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The given plot shows the variation, the potential energy (U) of interaction between two particles with the separating distance (r) between them. Which of the above statements are correct?
1) B and D are equilibrium points
2) C is a point of stable equilibrium points
3) The force of interaction between the two particles is attractive between points C and D and repulsive between points D and E on the curve
- 1 and 3
- 1 and 4
- 2 and 4
- The force of interaction between the particles is repulsive between points E and F on the curve.
The correct answer is: 2 and 4
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