$A$ sphere of radius '$r$' is kept on a concave mirror of radius of curvature '$R$'. The arrangement is kept on a horizontal table. If the sphere is displaced from its equilibrium position and left,then it executes $S$.$H$.$M$. The period of oscillation will be ($g =$ acceleration due to gravity).

  • A
    $2 \pi[(R / gr)]^{\frac{1}{2}}$
  • B
    $2 \pi[(R-r) / g]^{\frac{1}{2}}$
  • C
    $2 \pi[(R-r) 1.4 / g]^{\frac{1}{2}}$
  • D
    $2 \pi[(Rr) / g]^{\frac{1}{2}}$

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