Asked in PMC Practice Test 33 (2021) 2021

In case of harmonic oscillator total energy remains _.

Correct answer: C. Constant

  • A. Variable
  • B. Infinity
  • C. Constant
  • D. Zero

Explanation

The total energy of the system remains constant throughout the motion, and mechanical energy is conserved in simple harmonic motion. This means that the sum of kinetic and potential energies at any point is always equal to the total energy of the system.

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About Simple Harmonic Motion

Simple harmonic motion is oscillation in which acceleration is directly proportional to displacement and directed toward the equilibrium position. Work includes displacement, velocity, acceleration, phase, period, frequency, amplitude and energy, with applications to springs and simple pendulums. The restoring force and the conditions for SHM distinguish it from general periodic motion.

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