In Simple Harmonic Motion, When Is the Speed the Greatest

question 201

Multiple Choice

In simple harmonic motion, when is the speed the greatest? (There could be more than one correct choice.)

• A) when the magnitude of the acceleration is a maximum
• B) when the potential energy is a zero
• C) when the potential energy is a maximum
• D) when the displacement is a maximum
• E) when the magnitude of the acceleration is a minimum

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