The total mechanical energy of a simple harmonic oscillating system is
A) a maximum when it passes through the equilibrium point.
B) zero as it passes the equilibrium point.
C) a non-zero constant.
D) zero when it reaches the maximum displacement.
E) a minimum when it passes through the equilibrium point.

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The total mechanical energy in a simple harmonic oscillator is conserved and remains a non-zero constant, comprising both kinetic and potential energy, regardless of the position in its cycle.

The Total Mechanical Energy of a Simple Harmonic Oscillating System