A Particle Is in Simple Harmonic Motion Along the X

question 28

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 it is at x = -1/2 x_m, its total energy is:

• A)0 J
• B)3 J
• C)4 J
• D)5 J
• E)8 J

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