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A linear harmonic oscillator of force constant 2 x 106 N/m and amplitude 0.01 m has a total mechanical energy of 160 joules. Its 

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a

Minimum P.E. is zero

b

Maximum K.E. is 100 J

c

Maximum potential energy is 100 J

d

Maximum P.E. is 120 J

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Harmonic oscillator has some initial elastic potential energy and amplitude of harmonic variation of energy is 12Ka2=12×2×106(0.01)2=100J
This is the maximum kinetic energy of the oscillator. Thus Kmax=100J
This energy is added to initial elastic potential energy may give maximum mechanical energy to have value 160J . 

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