$A$ body is oscillating in simple harmonic motion according to the equation $x = 6 \cos \left(2 \pi t + \frac{\pi}{3}\right) \ m$. The magnitude of the acceleration (in $m/s^2$) of the body at $t = 1 \ s$ is:

  • A
    $12 \pi^2$
  • B
    $12 \pi$
  • C
    $4 \pi^2$
  • D
    $4 \pi$

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