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In SHM, the kinetic and potential energies are equal when:

Answer: x = A/√2.

  • A x = A/√2
  • B x = A/2
  • C x = A
  • D x = 0

Correct answer: A. x = A/√2

Explanation: KE = PE when (1/2)k(A²-x²) = (1/2)kx² → A² = 2x² → x = A/√2.

Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration in SHMx(t)v(t)a(t)v leads x by 90°; a is exactly out of phase with x (a = −ω²x)

In SHM, displacement and velocity are 90° out of phase (v is maximum when x=0, and zero when x is extreme), while acceleration is always exactly opposite in sign to displacement, consistent with a = −ω²x.

Concept context

Simple harmonic motion, spring-mass, pendulum, energy in SHM, and resonance.

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