I know that in an equation such that \ddot{x} + \omega^2x = 0, the angular frequency = \omega. But why is that ever \sqrt{V''(x_0) / m}? (where x_0 is the equilibrium point). I just saw that used in the solutions to a problem set without explanation.
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