A particle of mass m moves in a potential V(x) = $$\frac{1}{2}$$ mω2x2 + $$\frac{1}{2}$$ mμv2, where x is the position coordinate, v is the speed and ω, μ are constants. The canonical momentum of the particle is
A. p = m(1 + μ)v
B. p = mv
C. p = mμv
D. p = (1 - μ)mv
Answer: Option D


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