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The P.E. of a particle executing SHM at a distance  x from its equilibrium position is

  1. 1 half m omega squared x squared
  2. 1 half m omega squared a squared
  3. 1 half m omega squared open parentheses a squared minus x squared close parentheses
  4. ,Zero

The correct answer is: 1 half m omega squared x squared

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