A body executes simple harmonic motion. The potential energy, the kinetic energy and total energy are measured as a function of displacement x. Which of the following statements is true?
A.
Kinetic energy is maximum when x = 0
B.
Total energy is zero, when x = 0
C.
Kinetic energy is maximum when x is maximum
D.
Potential energy is maximum when x = 0
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The kinetic energy of a simple harmonic oscillator is maximum when x = 0.