A particle free to move along the $x-$axis has potential energy given by $U(x) = k[1 - \exp {( - x)^2}]$ for $ - \infty \le x \le + \infty $, where k is a positive constant of appropriate dimensions. Then
  • A
    At point away from the origin, the particle is in unstable equilibrium
  • BFor any finite non-zero value of $ x,$  there is a force directed away from the origin
  • CIf its total mechanical energy is $ k/2,$  it has its minimum kinetic energy at the origin
  • DFor small displacements from $ x = 0,$  the motion is simple harmonic
IIT 1999,AIIMS 1995, Diffcult
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