Let U Be the Potential Energy (With the Zero at Zero

question 79

Multiple Choice

Let U be the potential energy (with the zero at zero displacement) and K be the kinetic energy of a simple harmonic oscillator.U_avg and K_avg are the average values over a cycle.Then:

• A)K_avg > U_avg
• B)K_avg < U_avg
• C)K_avg = U_avg
• D)K = 0 when U = 0
• E)K + U = 0

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