The potential energy of a particle oscillating along the $x-$axis is given by $U = 20 + (x - 2)^2$,where $U$ is in joules and $x$ is in meters. The total mechanical energy of the particle is $36\,J$. The maximum kinetic energy of the particle is ................ $J$.

  • A
    $24$
  • B
    $36$
  • C
    $16$
  • D
    $20$

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