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1.

If the potential energy of the particle is given by: U = x2-8x+16. It starts from rest from x=0. What will be its maximum speed during SHM? Assume the mass of the particle to be 1kg.

A. 4√2m/s
B. 8m/s
C. 2√2m/s
D. 2√6m/s
Answer» B. 8m/s
Discussion
2.

A particle is in SHM. When displacement is ‘a‘ potential energy is 8J. When displacement is ‘a‘ potential energy is 18J. What will be the potential energy when displacement is ‘a+b’?

A. 50J
B. 26J
C. 10J
D. 30J
Answer» B. 26J
Discussion
3.

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
Discussion
4.

Consider a particle undergoing an SHM of amplitude A & angular frequency w. What is the magnitude of displacement from the mean position when kinetic energy is equal to the magnitude of potential energy?

A. A/2
B. A/√2
C. A/3
D. A/4
Answer» C. A/3
Discussion