Question: A harmonic oscillator has angular frequency w = 15 rad/s and amplitude A = 12.5 m. At an instant when the displacement is equal

A harmonic oscillator has angular frequency w = 15 rad/s and amplitude

 

A harmonic oscillator has angular frequency w = 15 rad/s and amplitude A = 12.5 m. At an instant when the displacement is equal to A/2, what fraction of the total energy of the system is potential? (Assume that U-0 at equilibrium.) Express your answer in form of a decimal number.

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