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Simple Harmonic Motion: Energy MCQ

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Question

In SHM, which quantity remains constant throughout?
  1. A
    Velocity
  2. B
    Kinetic energy
  3. C
    Potential energy
  4. D
    Total mechanical energy
    Correct

Correct answer

Total mechanical energy

Explanation

In ideal SHM (no damping), total energy E = ½kA² = constant. KE and PE exchange but their sum stays fixed.

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