STANDARDPhysics-Oscillations

STANDARD Physics Simple Harmonic Motion MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

When the displacement of a particle executing SHM is one-fourth of its amplitude, what fraction of the total energy is the kinetic energy?

A

16/15

B

15/16

C

3/4

D

4/3

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

In SHM, kinetic energy K = 1/2 mω²(A² - x²). At x = A/4, K = 1/2 mω²[A² - (A/4)²] = 15/16 of the total energy E = 1/2 mω²A².

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