STANDARD Physics Simple Harmonic Motion MCQ Question
For a particle executing simple harmonic motion the displacement x is given by x = A cos ωt. Identify the graph, which represents the variation of potential energy (U) as a function of time t and displacement x.
I, III
II, III
I, IV
II, IV
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Given x = A cos ωt, the potential energy U = 1/2 mω²x² = 1/2 mω²A² cos² ωt. The graph between potential energy U and time t is curve II, and between U and x is curve IV.
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