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Simple Harmonic Motion: Kinetic Energy MCQ

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Kinetic EnergyEasyQuestion 31122

Question

Kinetic energy in SHM is maximum at:

A
Extreme positions
B
Mean position
Correct
C
Quarter amplitude
D
All positions equally

Correct answer

Mean position

Explanation

KE = ½mv² = ½mω²(A²−x²). Maximum when x = 0 (mean position): KE_max = ½mω²A².

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