$A$ particle is vibrating in a simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of $4\, cm$. At what displacement from the equilibrium position is its energy half potential and half kinetic?

  • A
    $1\, cm$
  • B
    $\sqrt{2}\, cm$
  • C
    $3\, cm$
  • D
    $2\sqrt{2}\, cm$

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