Total energy of a particle executing S. H.M of amplitude A is proportional to: (a)A?
(b) A-2
(c) A
(d) A-

If x = A sin w t    where w is the angular frequency

then v = w A cos w t

Since KE = 1/2 m Vmax^2 and Vmax = w A     maximum KE

the total energy is proportional to A^2

Also, since the maximum potential energy is

PEmax = 1/2 K A^2    where the KE is zero (maximum amplitude)

one can again see that the total energy is proportional to A^2

molecules are free to separate from each other and will take on the shape of the container. molecules move completely at random and high speeds. they vibrate in a fixed position and do not move around much. molecules expand to the edge of their container.