STANDARDPhysics-Oscillations
STANDARD Physics Simple Harmonic Motion MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
A particle of mass m executing SHM with amplitude A and angular frequency ω. The average value of the kinetic energy and potential energy over a period is
A
0, ½mω²A²
B
½mω²A², 0
C
½mω²A², ½mω²A²
D
¼mω²A², ¼mω²A²
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
In simple harmonic motion (SHM), the average kinetic energy and potential energy over a complete cycle are equal. Both are equal to ½mω²A².
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