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Which of the following observations support the statement that “Every system tends to adjust by itself to have minimum Potential Energy”.
(a) Andromeda galaxy and Milky Way galaxy are approaching each other.
(b) Two unlike, free charges move towards each other.
(c) External work is required to compress a spring.
(d) A powerful magnet can deflect a compass needle from equilibrium position.

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