A Particle Is in Simple Harmonic Motion Along the X

question 39

Multiple Choice

A particle is in simple harmonic motion along the x axis. The amplitude of the motion is x_m. When it is at x = x₁, its kinetic energy is K = 5 J and its potential energy (measured with U = 0 at x = 0) is U = 3 J. When its potential energy is 8 J, it is at:

• A) x = 0
• B) x = x₁
• C) x = x_m/2
• D) x = x_m/
• E) x = x_m

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