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An object of mass 0.5 kg is executing simple harmonic motion. It amplitude is 5 cm and time period (T) is 0.2 s. What will be the potential energy of the object at an instant t=T4 s starting from mean position. Assume that the initial phase of the oscillation is zero.
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Options:
  • A 0.62 J
  • B 6.2×10-3 J
  • C 1.2×103 J
  • D 6.2×103 J
Solution:
1461 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 0.62 J

T=2πmk

0.2=2π0.5k

k=50π2

500

x=Asin(ωt+ϕ)

=5 cmsinωT4+0

=5 cmsinπ2

=5 cm

PE=12kx2

=12(500)51002

=0.6255

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