Simple Harmonic Motion 1 Question 1
1. A pendulum is executing simple harmonic motion and its maximum kinetic energy is . If the length of the pendulum is doubled and it performs simple harmonic motion with the same amplitude as in the first case, its maximum kinetic energy is . Then
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 1. (b)
Solution:
- Kinetic energy of a pendulum is maximum at its mean position. Also, maximum kinetic energy of pendulum
where,angular frequency
and
As amplitude is same in both cases so;
or
According to given data,