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The potential energy of a simple harmonic oscillator when the particle is half way to its end point is (where $ E $ is the total energy):
The potential energy of a simple harmonic oscillator when the particle is half way to its end point is (where $ E $ is the total energy):
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Remember that Potential Energy in SHM is proportional to the square of displacement ($ U \propto x^2 $). If the distance is halved, the energy becomes $ (1/2)^2 = 1/4 $ of the maximum energy.
Updated On: May 12, 2026
- $ \frac{2}{3} E $
- $ \frac{1}{8} E $
- $ \frac{1}{4} E $
- $ \frac{1}{2} E $
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The Correct Option is C
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