Energy in SHM: in Simple Harmonic Motion, the Speed Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

Energy in SHM: In simple harmonic motion, the speed is greatest at that point in the cycle when

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

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