Consider the following figure: Which of the following labelled points in the figure given above indicate unstable state of an object?

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Q: 22 (NDA-II/2012)
Consider the following figure:
Which of the following labelled points in the figure given above indicate unstable state of an object?

question_subject: 

Logic/Reasoning

question_exam: 

NDA-II

stats: 

0,10,3,0,2,10,1

keywords: 

{'unstable state': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'following figure': [0, 3, 2, 4], 'object': [1, 0, 11, 43], 'figure': [0, 1, 1, 0], 'points': [0, 0, 1, 3]}

The correct answer is option 3, which states that points A and C indicate an unstable state of an object. To understand why this is the correct answer, let`s analyze each option:

Option 1: Only Point A - This option suggests that only Point A indicates an unstable state. However, looking at the figure, we can see that Point A is on the initial stable position, so this option is incorrect.

Option 2: Only Point B - This option suggests that only Point B indicates an unstable state. However, Point B is on a position of stable equilibrium, so this option is incorrect.

Option 3: Points A and C - This option states that both Point A and Point C indicate an unstable state. Looking at the figure, we can see that Point A is the initial stable position, and Point C is a position in which the object is displaced but not in stable equilibrium. Therefore, this option is correct.

Option 4: Points B and D - This option suggests that both Point B and Point D indicate an unstable state. However, Point B is a position of stable equilibrium, and Point D is a position of neutral equilibrium where the object will remain without oscillating. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

In conclusion, while options 1,