A Mass on a Spring Undergoes SHM

question 67

Multiple Choice

A mass on a spring undergoes SHM.When the mass is at its maximum distance from the equilibrium position,which of the following statements about it are true? (There could be more than one correct choice. )

• A)Its acceleration is zero.
• B)Its speed is zero.
• C)Its elastic potential energy is zero.
• D)Its kinetic energy is a maximum.
• E)Its total mechanical energy is zero.

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Definitions:

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