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A particle of mass m is located in a field such that its potential energy is given by Ux=U01-cosax where U0 and a are positive constants. The period of small oscillations is
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Options:
  • A 2πU0ma2
  • B 2πmU0a2
  • C 2πa0mU0
  • D 2πmU0a2
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The correct answer is: 2πmU0a2
Given potential energy is

Ux=U01-cosax

Therefore force on the particle is given by

F=-dUdx=-U0asin(ax)

Using small angle approximation, sin(ax)ax

Therefore F=-U0a2x

Time period of SHM is,

T=2πmk where k is force constant.

Therefore time period for given force is,

T=2πmU0a2

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