Figure 13.1

The figure shows the elastic potential energy of an object attached to a horizontal spring. The object slides on a table without friction.
-In Fig. 13.1, at which position does the object reach maximum kinetic energy?
A)(i)
B)(ii)
C)(iii)
D)(iv)

Question

Figure 13.1
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The figure shows the elastic potential energy of an object attached to a horizontal spring. The object slides on a table without friction.
-In Fig. 13.1, at which position does the object reach maximum kinetic energy?
A)(i) 
B)(ii) 
C)(iii) 
D)(iv)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At position (ii), the object is at the lowest point in its trajectory, meaning all potential energy has been converted to kinetic energy, making it the point of maximum kinetic energy.

Figure 13.1 ​ ​

Figure 13.1