Condition for the stable equilibrium of a conservative force system in terms of potential energy U is

Condition for the stable equilibrium of a conservative force system in

1.	Condition for the stable equilibrium of a conservative force system in terms of potential energy U is
A.	δU = 0 and δ2U = 0
B.	δU = 0 and δ2U > 0
C.	δU = 0 and δ2U < 0
D.	δU > 0 and δ2U = 0
Answer» C. δU = 0 and δ2U < 0

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