engineering physics MCQ #4628

A particle executes SHM with amplitude A. What is the ratio of its kinetic energy to potential energy at x = A/2?

engineering physics MCQ #4628

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A particle executes SHM with amplitude A. What is the ratio of its kinetic energy to potential energy at x = A/2?

    • A) 3:1
    • B) 1:3
    • C) 1:1
    • D) 2:1

    Answer: 3:1

    Explanation: KE/PE = (A² - x²)/x² = (A² - A²/4)/(A²/4) = 3:1.