Consider a one-dimensional potential $V(x)$ as shown in the figure below. A classical particle of mass $m$ moves under its influence and has total energy $E$ as shown below. The motion is
  • A
    non-periodic
  • B
    stationary
  • C
    periodic but not a simple harmonic
  • D
    simple harmonic
KVPY 2009, Advanced
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