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The potential energy of a particle of mass m is given by `U(x)=U_0(1-cos cx)` where `U_0` and c are constants. Find the time period of small oscillations of the particle.

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To find the time period of small oscillations of the particle given the potential energy function \( U(x) = U_0(1 - \cos(cx)) \), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Find the Force The force \( F \) acting on the particle can be derived from the potential energy function using the relation: \[ F = -\frac{dU}{dx} \] Calculating the derivative of \( U(x) \): ...
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