Two simple harmonic motions $y_1 = A \sin \omega t$ and $y_2 = A \cos \omega t$ are superimposed on a particle of mass $m.$ The total mechanical energy of the particle is:

  • A
    $1/2 m \omega^2 A^2$
  • B
    $m \omega^2 A^2$
  • C
    $1/4 m \omega^2 A^2$
  • D
    zero

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