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At an instant when the displacement is equal to a/2, what fraction of the total energy of the system is potential?

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At an instant when the displacement is equal to a/2, Potential energy U = 1/2ka(square) where a is displacement. when a= a/2 U = 1/4ka(square) U = E/4 Potential Energy = 1/4 Total energy
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