Total energy of a particle having a displacement ′x′ executing simple harmonic motion is
A
proportional to x
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B
proportional to x2
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C
Independent of x
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D
proportional to x1/2
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Solution
The correct option is C Independent of x Total energy of particle executing SHM (E)=12mω2A2+Umean Where Umean is the (PE) at mean position ∴ It is independent of x. Hence, option (c) is correct.