$A$ particle performs simple harmonic motion with a period of $2 \ s$. The time taken by the particle to cover a displacement equal to half of its amplitude from the mean position is $\frac{1}{a} \ s$. The value of $a$ to the nearest integer is:

  • A
    $6$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $8$

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