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The ratio of kinetic energy at the mean position to potential energy at A2 of a particle performing SHM is
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Options:
  • A 2:1
  • B 4:1
  • C 8:1
  • D 1:1
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 4:1
Kinetic energy K=12mω2(A2-y2)

At mean position y=0

K=12mω2(A2)

Potential energy U=12mω2y2 ...(i)

U at y=A2

U=12 mA24 ω2 ...(ii)

Dividing Eq. (i) by Eq. (ii), we get

KEU=41

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