Oscillations - Result Question 27

30. The potential energy of a simple harmonic oscillator when the particle is half way to its end point is

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(a) 12E

(b) 23E

(c) 18E

(d) 14E

where E is the total energy

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 30. (d)

Solution:

(d) P.E.=12kx2=E

At half way

P.E. =12k(x2)2=12kx24=E4



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