The potential energy of a particle of mass 1 kg in motion along the 
-axis is given by: 
, where 
is in metres. The period of small oscillations (in sec) is:
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
For small oscillations, 
i.e., 
Since, 
the oscillations are SHM in nature.
.
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