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Question
hi there,
i want to know what is the nature of the graph of kinetic energy along y axis and displacement along x axis for a particle performing simple harmonic motion ?

i think i  am sure it is an inverted parabola symmetric about y axis
please i would like a confirmation or correction

Answer

KE
Kunal,

Well, I do not know this concept in detail. But if we consider the basics:

When an object is set into motion, its KE is zero when it is at the maximum and minimum displacement and it is KE is maximum when it comes to original position (0 displacement) while in simple harmonic motion. Dissipation is neglected here. I am attaching bitmap of the graph of energy of the object in simple harmonic motion. Though time is on x-axis, displacements are also shown there. Considering all these facts, yes it is inverted parabola symmetric about y axis.

I hope I could add something to your knowledge.

All the best.

Regards,
Pawan
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    Commentit was great pawan thanks for your help


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