RAJASTHAN ­ PET Rajasthan PET Solved Paper-2009

  • question_answer
    A particle of amplitude A is executing simple harmonic motion. When the potential energy of particle is half of its maximum potential energy,   then   displacement   from   its equilibrium position is

    A)  \[\frac{A}{4}\]                  

    B)  \[\frac{A}{3}\]

    C)  \[\frac{A}{2}\]                  

    D)  \[\frac{A}{\sqrt{2}}\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Potential energy of particle \[U=\frac{1}{2}m{{\omega }^{2}}{{A}^{2}}\] Maximum potential energy of particle \[E=\frac{1}{2}m{{\omega }^{2}}{{y}^{2}}\] According to given position The potential energy\[U=\frac{E}{2}\] or      \[\frac{1}{2}m{{\omega }^{2}}{{y}^{2}}=\frac{1}{2}\times \frac{1}{2}m{{\omega }^{2}}{{A}^{2}}\] \[{{y}^{2}}=\frac{{{A}^{2}}}{2}y=\frac{A}{\sqrt{2}}\]


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner