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A particle of mass m oscillates with simple harmonic motion between points `x_(1)` and `x_(2)`, the equilibrium position being O. Its potential energy is plotted. It will be as given below in the graph

A

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C
(c) Potential energy graph is parabolic with its minimum value at mean position.
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