Two identical springs of spring constant \(k\) are attached to a block of mass \(m\) and to fixed supports as shown in the figure. When the mass is displaced from its equilibrium position on either side, it executes a simple harmonic motion. The period of oscillations is:

      

1. \(2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{{m}}{4{k}}}\)
2. \(2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{2{m}}{{k}}}\)
3. \(2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{{m}}{2{k}}}\)
4. \(2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{{m}}{{k}}}\)