In a simple harmonic motion, when the displacement is one-half the amplitude, what fraction of the total energy is kinetic?
0
1/4
1/2
3/4
Correct answer: 3/4
Solution
In SHM, total energy is constant and is the sum of kinetic and potential energy. When displacement is half the amplitude, potential energy is (1/4) of total energy, so kinetic energy is the remaining (3/4) of total energy.