[单选题]
A mass undergoes SHM n:yc(k.jte.p7gvz6xu rp,2 twith ampg: ;yqtatj69/ztt:u n litude of 4 cm. The energy is 8.0 J at this time. The mass is cut in half, at:;6ju ynzg: 9t tq/tand the system is again set in motion with amplitude 4.0 cm. What is the energy of the system now?
A. $2.0 \; J$
B. $4.0 \; J$
C. $8.0 \; J$
D. $16 \; J$