The potential energy of a particle varies

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The potential energy of a particle varies with distance $x$ as shown in the graph.The force acting on the particle is zero at

A

$C$

B

$B$

C

$B$ and $C$

D

$A$ and $D$

The potential energy of a particle varies with distance $x$ as shown in the graph.The force acting on the particle is zero at

$F = \frac{{ - dU}}{{dx}}$ it is clear that slope of $U -x$ curve is zero at point $B$ and $C$.
$F = 0$ for point $B$ and $C$