The potential energy of a particle in a force field is \(U=\) where \(A\) and \(B\) are positive constants and \(r\) is the distance of the particle from the center of the field. For stable equilibrium, the distance of the particle is:
1. | \(\frac{B}{A}\) | 2. | \(\frac{B}{2A}\) |
3. | \(\frac{2A}{B}\) | 4. | \(\frac{A}{B}\) |
The potential energy of a system increases if work is done:
1. | by the system against a conservative force |
2. | by the system against a non-conservative force |
3. | upon the system by a conservative force |
4. | upon the system by a non-conservative force |