Question

The kinetic energy of a particle executing SHM is maximum, when its displacement is equal to

• A. zero
• B. amplitude/4
• C. amplitude/2
• D. amplitude.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

zero

Answer 2

$U_k = \frac{1}{2} M \omega^2(A^2 - x^2)$ So, $U_k$ is maximum, when x = 0.