The total energy of particle performing SHM depends on
- k, a, m
- k, a
- k, a, x
- k, x
Answer
(2) k, a
Solution
For SHM with force constant k and amplitude a:
E = 12m 2 a2 = 12ka2 (since k = m 2)
The total energy is constant, independent of the displacement x, and in terms of k it does not contain m separately.
Total energy depends on k and a.
Answer: (2)