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Simple Harmonic Motion: PE Variation MCQ

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PE VariationHardQuestion 31132

Question

Frequency of variation of PE with time in SHM of frequency f is:
  1. A
    f/2
  2. B
    f
  3. C
    2f
    Correct
  4. D
    4f

Correct answer

2f

Explanation

PE ∝ sin²(ωt) = (1 − cos2ωt)/2. Frequency of PE variation is 2f (twice the SHM frequency).

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