AIPMT PRELIMS2003Physics-Oscillations
AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Physics Simple Harmonic Motion MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
The potential energy of a simple harmonic oscillator when the particle is half way to its end point is -
A
2/3 E
B
1/8 E
C
3/4 E
D
1/2 E
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
At half the amplitude, the potential energy is (1/2)kx², which is 2/3 of the total energy E, since kinetic and potential energies are equal at this point.
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