A particle of mass \(m\) is released from rest and follows a parabolic path as shown. Assuming that the displacement of the mass from the origin is small, which graph correctly depicts the position of the particle as a function of time?
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A particle executing simple harmonic motion has a kinetic energy of \(K_0 cos^2(\omega t)\). The values of the maximum potential energy and the total energy are, respectively:
1. \(0\) and \(2K_0\)
2. \(\frac{K_0}{2}\) and \(K_0\)
3. \(K_0\) and \(2K_0\)
4. \(K_0\) and \(K_0\)