Total energy of SHM particle equals:
A(1/2)kA² (always)
BKE only
CPE only
DVariable
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. (1/2)kA² (always)
Total energy E = (1/2) k A² = (1/2) m ω² A² (constant, conserved). Energy oscillates between KE and PE during motion.
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