Solved UPSC CDS/OTA Question
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Q · OscillationMedium · 45s
If the amplitude of SHM is doubled, the maximum kinetic energy will:
TopicOscillation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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KEmax=12mω2A₂KEmax=21mω2A₂; KE ∝ A².
Final Answer: Option C — Quadruple