The displacement in simple harmonic motion is a maximum when the
A)acceleration is zero.
B)velocity is a maximum.
C)velocity is zero.
D)kinetic energy is a maximum.
E)potential energy is a minimum.

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In simple harmonic motion, the displacement is at its maximum when the object is at its furthest point from the equilibrium position, which is also when its velocity is zero because it momentarily stops before changing direction.

The Displacement in Simple Harmonic Motion Is a Maximum When