The potential energy
$U$ of two atoms of a diatomic molecule as a function of distance
$r$ between the atoms are shown in the given figure.

Read the following statements carefully.
1. The equilibrium separation distance between the atoms is equal to
$r_{2}$.
2. At
$r=r_{1}$, the force between the atom is repulsive.
3. For
$r>r_{2}$, the force between the atoms is attractive. Which of the above statements is true?