The kinetic energy and potential energy of a particle executing simple harmonic motion will be equal,when displacement (amplitude = $a$) is

  • A
    $\frac{a}{2}$
  • B
    $a\sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{a}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • D
    $\frac{a\sqrt{2}}{3}$

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