Question 46: Oscillations

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A particle is executing simple harmonic motion (SHM). The ratio of potential energy and kinetic energy of the particle when its displacement is half of its amplitude will be

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Let's denote the amplitude of the simple harmonic motion as A, and the displacement of the particle from the mean position as x. The given condition is that x = A/2.
For a particle in SHM, the potential energy (PE) is given by:
$$PE = \frac{1}{2} kx^2$$
And the total mechanical energy (E) of the particle remains constant and is given by:
$$E = \frac{1}{2} kA^2$$
Since the total mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy (KE), we have:
$$E = PE + KE$$
Now, we need to find the ratio of potential energy to kinetic energy when x = A/2.
Calculate the potential energy at x = A/2:
$$PE = \frac{1}{2} k\left(\frac{A}{2}\right)^2 = \frac{1}{8} kA^2$$
Substitute the expression for total mechanical energy:
$$KE = E - PE = \frac{1}{2} kA^2 - \frac{1}{8} kA^2 = \frac{3}{8} kA^2$$
Now, find the ratio of potential energy to kinetic energy:
$$\frac{PE}{KE} = \frac{\frac{1}{8} kA^2}{\frac{3}{8} kA^2} = \frac{1}{3}$$
Therefore, the ratio of potential energy and kinetic energy of the particle when its displacement is half of its amplitude is 1 : 3.

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1 : 1

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1 : 4

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2 : 1

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1 : 3

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A particle is executing simple harmonic motion (SHM). The ratio of potential energy and kinetic energy of the particle when its displacement is half of its amplitude will be

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