An object is attached to a vertical spring and bobs up and down between points A and B. Where is the object located when its kinetic energy is a maximum?
A) one-third of the way between A and B
B) at either A or B
C) midway between A and B
D) one-fourth of the way between A and B
E) at none of the above points

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The kinetic energy of an object attached to a spring is maximum at the equilibrium position, which is midway between the two extreme points (A and B) where the velocity of the object is greatest.

An Object Is Attached to a Vertical Spring and Bobs