Small oscillations and closed orbit

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Homework Statement



I'm studying small oscillations. When can I say that an orbit is closed?

The Attempt at a Solution


I remember that there is a ratio that must be a rational number but I don't remember other thing...
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An orbit is closed if, after a finite number of revolutions, the point returns to its initial position. Now, impose that condition to the unperturbed orbit and the oscillation...