The Total Mechanical Energy of a Simple Harmonic Oscillating System

question 49

Multiple Choice

The total mechanical energy of a simple harmonic oscillating system is

• A)zero as it passes the equilibrium point.
• B)zero when it reaches the maximum displacement.
• C)a maximum when it passes through the equilibrium point.
• D)a minimum when it passes through the equilibrium point.
• E)a non-zero constant.

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