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A body executes simple harmonic motion. The potential energy (P.E), the kinetic energy (K.E) and energy (T.E) are measured as a function of displacement `x`. Which of the following staements is true?

A

PE is maximum when x=0

B

KE is maximum when x=0

C

TE is zero when x=0

D

KE is maximum when x is maximum

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the potential energy (P.E), kinetic energy (K.E), and total energy (T.E) of a body executing simple harmonic motion (SHM) as a function of displacement \( x \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Energy Expressions**: - The kinetic energy (K.E) of a body in SHM is given by the formula: \[ K.E = \frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 (A^2 - x^2) \] where \( m \) is the mass, \( \omega \) is the angular frequency, \( A \) is the amplitude, and \( x \) is the displacement from the mean position. - The potential energy (P.E) is given by: \[ P.E = \frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 x^2 \] - The total energy (T.E) in SHM is the sum of kinetic and potential energy: \[ T.E = K.E + P.E = \frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 A^2 \] This shows that the total energy is constant and does not depend on \( x \). 2. **Analyzing the Statements**: - **Statement 1**: "Potential energy is maximum when \( x = 0 \)". - When \( x = 0 \), \( P.E = \frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 (0)^2 = 0 \). Thus, this statement is **incorrect**. - **Statement 2**: "Kinetic energy is maximum when \( x = 0 \)". - When \( x = 0 \), \( K.E = \frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 (A^2 - 0^2) = \frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 A^2 \), which is the maximum value of K.E. Thus, this statement is **correct**. - **Statement 3**: "Total energy is zero when \( x = 0 \)". - The total energy is constant and equal to \( \frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 A^2 \), which is not zero. Thus, this statement is **incorrect**. - **Statement 4**: "Kinetic energy is maximum when \( x \) is maximum". - When \( x = A \) (the maximum displacement), \( K.E = \frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 (A^2 - A^2) = 0 \). Thus, this statement is **incorrect**. 3. **Conclusion**: - The only correct statement is **Statement 2**: "Kinetic energy is maximum when \( x = 0 \)". ### Final Answer: The correct statement is: **Kinetic energy is maximum when \( x = 0 \)**. ---

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the potential energy (P.E), kinetic energy (K.E), and total energy (T.E) of a body executing simple harmonic motion (SHM) as a function of displacement \( x \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Energy Expressions**: - The kinetic energy (K.E) of a body in SHM is given by the formula: \[ K.E = \frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 (A^2 - x^2) ...
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