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In a simple harmonic motion, the force acting on a particle is given as `F  = -4x`, total mechanical energy of the particle is 10J and amplitude of oscillation is 2m. At time t = 0 acceleration of the particle is `-16m//s^2`. Mass of the particle is 0.5 kg. 
Potential energy of the particle at mean position is : 

A

`10 J`

B

`8 J`

C

`6 J`

D

`2 J`

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