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A body executes simple harmonic motion. The potential energy (PE), kinetic energy (KE) and total energy (TE) are measured as a function of displacement x. Which of the following statement is true?

a
TE is zero when x = 0
b
PE is maximum when x = 0
c
KE is maximum when x = 0
d
KE is maximum when x is maximum

detailed solution

Correct option is C

y=xPE=12mω2y2KE=12mω2a2−y2TE=PE+KE=12mω2a2Since PE is maximum at x = a and KE is maximum at x = 0, therefore TE remains constant throughout the motion.

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