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A ball of mass `m` is dropped from a height `h` equal to the radius of the earth above the tunnel dug through the earth as shows in the figure. Choose the correct options. (Mass of earth `= M`)

A

Particle will oscillate through the earth to a height h = R on both sides

B

Motion of the particle is periodic

C

Motion of the particle is sample harmonic

D

Both (1) & (2)

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