The potential energy of a particle oscillating along $x-$ axis is given as $U =20+ (x - 2)^2$ where $U$ is in $joules$ and $x$ in $meters$ . Total mechanical energy of the particle is $36 \,J$. Maximum kinetic energy of the particle is ............... $\mathrm{J}$

  • A

    $24$

  • B

    $36$

  • C

    $16$

  • D

    $20$

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