JEE Physics · Hard

Simple Harmonic Motion: Energy MCQ

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EnergyHardQuestion 31140

Question

At what phase angle (ωt + φ) does KE = 75% of total energy?
  1. A
    30°
    Correct
  2. B
    45°
  3. C
    60°
  4. D
    90°

Correct answer

30°

Explanation

KE/E = cos²(ωt+φ) = 0.75. cos(ωt+φ) = √0.75 = √3/2 → ωt+φ = 30°.