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Simple Harmonic Motion: Energy MCQ

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Question

In SHM, if the amplitude is halved, maximum speed becomes:
  1. A
    Halved
    Correct
  2. B
    Doubled
  3. C
    Quartered
  4. D
    Unchanged

Correct answer

Halved

Explanation

v_max = ωA ∝ A. If A → A/2, v_max → v_max/2.