A Weight of Mass M Is at Rest at O

question 20

Multiple Choice

A weight of mass m is at rest at O when suspended from a spring, as shown. When it is pulled down and released, it oscillates between positions A and B. Which statement about the system consisting of the spring and the mass is correct?

• A) The gravitational potential energy of the system is greatest at A.
• B) The elastic potential energy of the system is greatest at O.
• C) The rate of change of momentum has its greatest magnitude at A and B.
• D) The rate of change of gravitational potential energy is smallest at O.
• E) The rate of change of gravitational potential energy has its greatest magnitude at A and B.

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