The potential energy of a particle is given by $U = A - Bx^2$,where $x$ is the displacement. What is the magnitude of the force acting on the particle?

  • A
    Constant
  • B
    Proportional to $x$
  • C
    Proportional to $x^2$
  • D
    Inversely proportional to $x$

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