In Simple Harmonic Motion, When Is the Speed the Greatest

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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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