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: [figure]
- E/ 2
- 2E
- E 2
- E
Answer
(4) E
Solution
E = 12m 2A2 = 12kA2 ( 2 = km)
Same spring (k) and same amplitude (A) ⇒ E does not depend on m
(Doubling m only lowers ; the energy stays E.)
Answer: (4)