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The variation of potential energy of a harmonic oscillator is as...
The variation of potential energy of a harmonic oscillator is as shown in the figure. Then, find the spring constant.

Options
- A(1 \times 10^2 \mathrm{Nm}^{-1})
- B(150 \mathrm{Nm}^{-1})
- C(0.667 \times 10^2 \mathrm{Nm}^{-1})
- D(3 \times 10^2 \mathrm{Nm}^{-1})
Correct answer
B. (150 \mathrm{Nm}^{-1})
Step-by-step solution
According to figure, when (y=20 \mathrm{~mm})
(=2 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~m})
then (U_{\max }=0.04 \mathrm{~J}=4 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~J})

When then (U_{\min }=0.01 \mathrm{~J}=1 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~J}) (\therefore) The change in potential energy, ()
When then (U_{\min }=0.01 \mathrm{~J}=1 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~J}) (\therefore) The change in potential energy, ()