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JEE Main 12 April 2023, Shift 1, Physics Q40

Question 40 of 90 in this shift, Physics question 10 of 30, Section A.

A particle is executing simple harmonic motion (SHM). The ratio of potential energy and kinetic energy of the particle when its displacement is half of its amplitude will be

(1) $1:4$
(2) $1:3$ Official answer
(3) $2:1$
(4) $1:1$

Official answer

Option 2

NTA final key.

Chapter: Oscillations
Topic: Energy in SHM
Idea tested: Fractional Energy Displacements

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