The potential energy of a particle $(U_x)$ executing $S.H.M.$ is given by

  • A
    $U_x = \frac{1}{2} k (x - a)^2$
  • B
    $U_x = k_1 x + k_2 x^2 + k_3 x^3$
  • C
    $U_x = A e^{-b x}$
  • D
    $U_x = \text{constant}$

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