MCQ
The mechanical energy of a particle performing simple harmonic motion is :
  • A
    directly proportional to the acceleration
  • B
    constantly proportional to the amplitude
  • constantly proportional to the square of the amplitude
  • D
    directly proportional to the period of oscillations

Answer

Correct option: C.
constantly proportional to the square of the amplitude
(C)

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