In simple harmonic motion, when is the magnitude of the acceleration the greatest? (There could be more than one correct choice.)
A) when the displacement is a zero
B) when the potential energy is a maximum
C) when the kinetic energy is a minimum
D) when the speed is a maximum
E) when the magnitude of the displacement is a maximum

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The magnitude of acceleration in simple harmonic motion is greatest when the displacement from the equilibrium position is maximum, which corresponds to maximum potential energy and minimum kinetic energy.

In Simple Harmonic Motion, When Is the Magnitude of the Acceleration