Oscillations - Result Question 24

27. The particle executing simple harmonic motion has a kinetic energy K0cos2ωt. The maximum values of the potential energy and the total energy are respectively

(a) K0/2 and K0

(c) K0 and K0

(b) K0 and 2K0

(d) 0 and 2K0.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 27. (c)

Solution:

  1. (c) We have, U+K=E where, U= potential energy, K= Kinetic energy, E= Total energy.

Also, we know that, in S.H.M., when potential energy is maximum, K.E. is zero and vice-versa.

Umax+0=EUmax=E

Further,

K.E.=12mω2a2cos2ωt

But by question, K.E.=K0cos2ωt

K0=12mω2a2

Hence, total energy, E=12mω2a2=K0

Misplaced &.



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