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Grade 12Mechanics

The potential energy of a particle varies with X according to the relation U(x)=x^2-4x. The point x=2 is a point of

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7 Years agoGrade 12
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7 Years ago
Dear Niyati
 
 
At x = 2
P.E = 2² - 4*2 = 4 - 8
 = -4
 
Hence this is a point where p.e. is negative.
 
Hope it helps