An object attached to a spring exhibits simple harmonic

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An object attached to a spring exhibits simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 4.0 cm. When the object is 2.0 cm from the equilibrium position, what percentage of its total mechanical energy is in the form of potential energy? (a) one-quarter, (b) one-third, (c) one-half, (d) two-thirds, (e) three-quarters

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QUESTION:

An object attached to a spring exhibits simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 4.0 cm. When the object is 2.0 cm from the equilibrium position, what percentage of its total mechanical energy is in the form of potential energy? (a) one-quarter, (b) one-third, (c) one-half, (d) two-thirds, (e) three-quarters

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We have given

The amplitude of the object

The displacement of the object

Here, we need to find out the relationship between the mechanical and potential energy of the object.

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