MCQ
The total energy of a particle, executing simple harmonic motion is
  • A
    $ \propto x$
  • B
    $ \propto {x^2}$
  • Independent of$x$
  • D
    $ \propto {x^{1/2}}$

Answer

Correct option: C.
Independent of$x$
c
(c)Total energy $ = \frac{1}{2}m{\omega ^2}{a^2}$= constant

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