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A particle is constrained to move along x axis under the action of a conservative force. The potential energy of the particle varies with position x as shown in the figure. When the particle is at x = x0, it is given a kinetic energy (k) such that 0 lt k lt 4U0 (a) Does the particle ever reach the origin? (b) Qualitatively describe the motion of the particle

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(a) No
(b) Oscillateation about `x_(0)`
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