The total energy in a simple harmonic oscillator is given by which of the following?
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The total energy in a simple harmonic oscillator is given by which of the following?
1/2 kA^2
kA
mgh
1/2 mv^2
Total energy E = 1/2 kA^2, where A is the amplitude.
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Q: The total energy in a simple harmonic oscillator is given by which of the following?
Solution: Total energy E = 1/2 kA^2, where A is the amplitude.
Steps: 6
Step 1: Understand what a simple harmonic oscillator is. It is a system that moves back and forth in a regular pattern, like a swinging pendulum or a mass on a spring.
Step 2: Know that the total energy in a simple harmonic oscillator is made up of potential energy and kinetic energy.
Step 3: Recognize that the maximum potential energy occurs when the oscillator is at its maximum displacement, which is called the amplitude (A).
Step 4: The formula for the total energy (E) in a simple harmonic oscillator is derived from the potential energy at maximum displacement.
Step 5: The formula is E = 1/2 kA^2, where 'k' is the spring constant and 'A' is the amplitude.
Step 6: Remember that this formula shows that the total energy depends on the amplitude of the motion.
