A particle of mass 40 g executes a simple harmonic motion of amplitude 2.0 cm. If the time period is 0.20 s, find the total mechanical energy of the system.
7.9 x 10-3J
The total mechanical energy of the system is
E=12mω2A2
=12m(2πT)2A2=2π2mA2T2
=2π2(40×10−5kg)(2.0×10−2m)2(0.20s)2
7.9×10−3J.