Solved UPSC CDS/OTA Question
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Q · OscillationMedium · 45s
When a body is in SHM, its potential energy is maximum at:
TopicOscillation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Displacement is maximum at the extreme position, so PE is max.
Final Answer: Option B — Extreme position