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A force given by: F = -2(x – 1)^2acts on a particle at rest. Select the correct option regarding the same.

(a) Force acts on particle along the positive x direction

(b) Force is never zero

(c) Motion is periodic but not oscillatory

(d) Motion is rectilinear

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Right choice is (d) Motion is rectilinear

For explanation: Force always acts in the negative direction, so motion is not periodic. Motion is rectilinear since the particle will always travel in a straight line. Force is zero at x=1.

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