STANDARDPhysics-Oscillations
STANDARD Physics Simple Harmonic Motion MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
A block of mass m hanging vertically by spring of spring constant k. If the mass is made to oscillate vertically, its total energy is
A
maximum at the extreme position
B
maximum at the mean position
C
minimum at the mean position
D
same at all positions
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The block executes SHM. In SHM, the total energy remains constant at all positions.
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