The variation of kinetic energy (KE) of a particle executing simple harmonic motion with the displacement ( x ) starting from mean position to extreme position (A) is given by
(A)(see structure)
(B)(see structure)
(C)(see structure)
(D)(see structure)✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
In simple harmonic motion the kinetic energy is KE=21mω2(A2−x2). It is greatest at the mean position, KEmax=21mω2A2 at x=0, and falls to zero at the extreme position x=A. The graph is a downward curve that begins at its maximum on the vertical axis and meets the horizontal axis at x=A. The representation showing kinetic energy largest at the mean position and decreasing to zero at the extreme is the correct one.
JEE Main · 2023 · 11 Apr 2023 · Shift 1 · Single correct option