The total energy of an oscillator is the sum of its kinetic energy and potential energy. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is the energy stored in a system due to its position or configuration.
The equation for calculating the total energy of an oscillator is: E = 1/2 * m * v^2 + 1/2 * k * x^2, where m is the mass of the oscillator, v is its velocity, k is the spring constant, and x is the displacement from equilibrium.
The total energy of an oscillator remains constant over time if there is no external force acting on it. However, if there is an external force, such as friction, the total energy will decrease over time due to work being done against the force.
No, the total energy of an oscillator cannot be negative. Kinetic and potential energy are always positive values, and the sum of two positive values will also be positive.
The amplitude of an oscillator does not affect its total energy. The total energy is determined by the spring constant, mass, and velocity of the oscillator, not its amplitude. However, a higher amplitude may result in a higher maximum kinetic and potential energy, but the total energy will remain the same.