$A$ particle has a total mechanical energy that is small and negative. It is under the influence of a one-dimensional potential $U(x) = \frac{x^4}{4} - \frac{x^2}{2} \, J$,where $x$ is in meters. At time $t = 0 \, s$,it is at $x = -0.5 \, m$. Then,at a later time,it can be found:

  • A
    anywhere on the $X$-axis
  • B
    between $x = -1.0 \, m$ to $x = 1.0 \, m$
  • C
    between $x = -1.0 \, m$ to $x = 0.0 \, m$
  • D
    between $x = 0.0 \, m$ to $x = 1.0 \, m$

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