Question

for a simple harmonic oscillator when the potential energy is equal to the kinetic energy
a)once during cycle
b)twice during cycle
c)when x=a/2
d)when x=a​

Answer 1

Answer:

twice during a cylcle

Explanation:

because at the extreme points the potential energy is max and at the mid point kinetic energy is max.... at x=a/4 x=3a/4 both PE and KE will be equal. hence 2 times in a cycle.