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Simple Harmonic Motion: Total Energy MCQ

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Total EnergyEasyQuestion 31123

Question

Total mechanical energy in SHM is:
  1. A
    ½kA²
    Correct
  2. B
    kA²
  3. C
    ½kx²
  4. D
    Depends on position

Correct answer

½kA²

Explanation

E_total = KE + PE = ½mω²A² = ½kA². This is constant (independent of position in ideal SHM).

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