Q.

A particle is executing Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM). The ratio of potential energy and kinetic energy of the particle when its displacement is half of its amplitude will be    [2023]

1 1 : 1  
2 2 : 1  
3 1 : 4  
4 1 : 3  

Ans.

(4)

x=A2, P.E.=12kx2

K.E.=12kA2-12kx2

P.E.K.E.=x2A2-x2=A24(3A24)=13