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1.	A particle is undergoing SHM. If its potential energy is given by: U = kx². What will be the value of x for potential energy to be 1/3rd of kinetic energy? Assume k is force constant.
A.	A/ 7
B.	A/ 6
C.	A/ 3
D.	A/ 2
Answer» B. A/ 6

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