A particle of mass executes simple harmonic motion with amplitude 'a' and frequency 'v'. The average kinetic energy during its motion from the position of equilibrium to the end is
- (A)✓ Correct
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (A)
Solution
Writing the frequency as , the angular frequency is and the total energy of the motion is . As the particle travels from the equilibrium position out to the extreme, its kinetic energy falls steadily from the full value to zero. Averaged over this stretch the kinetic energy is .
JEE Main · 2007 · 29 Apr 2007 · Offline · Single correct option