$A$ particle is moving in a circular path of radius $a$ under the action of an attractive potential $U = - \frac{k}{2r^2}$. Its total energy is

  • A
    $\frac{k}{2a^2}$
  • B
    Zero
  • C
    $-\frac{3}{2} \frac{k}{a^2}$
  • D
    $-\frac{k}{4a^2}$

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