In simple harmonic motion, the total mechanical energy of given system is E . If mass of oscillating particle P is doubled then the new energy of the system for same amplitude is :
(A)2E
(B)E✓ Correct
(C)E2
(D)2E
Answer: (B)
Solution
Total mechanical energy of an oscillator is E=21kA2, where k is the restoring-force (spring) constant — a property of the spring, not of the oscillating mass. If the amplitude A is unchanged and k is unchanged (only the mass on the spring changes), the total energy stays the same, E.
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