Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Simple Harmonic Motion
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Simple Harmonic Motion
During a simple harmonic motion,
During a simple harmonic motion,
Options
- Athe average potential energy over an arbitrary time interval equals the average kinetic energy for that same interval
- Bthe potential energy is never equal to the kinetic energy
- Cthe average potential energy over a single time period equals the average kinetic energy for this period
- Dthe potential energy is continuously equal to the kinetic energy
Correct answer
C. the average potential energy over a single time period equals the average kinetic energy for this period
Step-by-step solution
In a simple harmonic motion, the displacement and velocity as functions of time are given by and .
The instantaneous potential energy is .
The instantaneous kinetic energy is .
The average potential energy over one complete time period is:
The average kinetic energy over one complete time period is:
Thus, the average potential energy over a single time period is exactly equal to the average kinetic energy for this period.
The instantaneous potential energy is .
The instantaneous kinetic energy is .
The average potential energy over one complete time period is:
The average kinetic energy over one complete time period is:
Thus, the average potential energy over a single time period is exactly equal to the average kinetic energy for this period.