An object of mass $0.5\, \text{kg}$ is executing simple harmonic motion. Its amplitude is $5\, \text{cm}$ and time period $T$ is $0.2\, \text{s}$. What will be the potential energy of the object at an instant $t = \frac{T}{4}\, \text{s}$ starting from the mean position? Assume that the initial phase of the oscillation is zero. (In $\text{J}$)

  • A
    $1.2$
  • B
    $0.625$
  • C
    $6.2$
  • D
    $620$

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