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At what position will the potential energy of a S.H.O. become equal to one third its kinetic energy ?(A) $\pm(\mathrm{A} / 2)$$(B) \pm(A / \sqrt{2})$(C) $\pm(\mathrm{A} / \sqrt{3})$(D) $\pm \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~A}$
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WORK, ENERGY AND POWER
Work, Energy, and Power
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