AP Physics 1· difficulty 2/5
The bar chart shows energy distribution in SHM. The total mechanical energy
Decreases as the mass moves outward
Equals U at all times
Stays the same
Equals K at all times
Explanation
For ideal SHM (no damping), total mechanical energy is constant. Only the K/U partition changes.
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