$A$ particle moves such that its acceleration $a$ is given by $a = -bx$,where $x$ is the displacement from the equilibrium position and $b$ is a constant. The period of oscillation is

  • A
    $2\pi \sqrt{b}$
  • B
    $\frac{2\pi}{\sqrt{b}}$
  • C
    $\frac{2\pi}{b}$
  • D
    $2\sqrt{\frac{\pi}{b}}$

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