MCQ
A particle of mass $m$ oscillates with simple harmonic motion between points $x_1$ and $x_2$, the equilibrium position being $O$. Its potential energy is plotted. It will be as given below in the graph
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Answer
Correct option: D.
(d) Potential energy of particle performing $\mathrm{SHM}$ is given by: $P E=\frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 y^2$ i.e. it varies parabolically such that mean position it becomes zero and maximum at extreme position.
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