Question

A block of mass $m$ is hanging vertically by spring of spring constant $k$. If the mass is made to oscillate vertically, its total energy is:

• A. Maximum at the extreme position
• B. Maximum at the mean position
• C. Minimum at the mean position
• D. Same at all positions

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Same at all positions

The block executes SHM. In SHM, the total energy remains constant at all positions.