Q.

A particle executes SHM of amplitude A. The distance from the mean position when its kinetic energy becomes equal to its potential energy is _______       [2023]

1 2A  
2 2A  
3 12A  
4 12A  

Ans.

(3)

K.E.=P.E.

12Mω2(A2-x2)=12Mω2x2

A2-x2=x2A2=2×2

 x=±A2