The total mechanical energy of a spring - mass system in simple harmonic motion is
E = 
m ꞷ 2 A 2 . Suppose the oscillating particle is replaced by another particle of double the mass while the amplitude A remains the same. The new mechanical energy will
A
become 2 E
B
become E/2
C
become 
E
E
D
remain E
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
E = 
mꞷ 2 A 2
= 
m × 
× A 2
= 
kA 2
E is independent of mass.
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