A graph of potential energy V (x) verses x is shown in Figure. A particle of energy E0 is executing motion in it. Draw graph of velocity and kinetic energy versus x for one complete cycle AFA.
The graph above is between kinetic energy and x
As we know from the law of conservation of energy,
E = KE + PE
E = KE + V(x)
KE = E - V(x)
The potential energy is maximum at point A,
PE = E0
Hence, KE = E0 -E0 = 0
At point B,
Let
At point C, PE = 0
Hence, KE = E - V(x) =E0 - 0 =E0
At point D,
At point E,
Hence, KE = 0
(ii)
The graph is between velocity versus x
Here, KE = -mv
Through point A and F, KE = 0
At point C and D,
KE = E0
Hence
At point B, x = 0 and
So,