Potential energy of system is maximum at
A)extreme position
B)mean position
C)in between extreme and mean position
D)moderate position

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Potential energy in a system, such as a mass-spring system or a pendulum, is maximum at the extreme positions because that is where the system has been displaced the furthest from its equilibrium position, and thus, the forces (e.g., elastic or gravitational) storing the energy are at their maximum.

Potential Energy of System Is Maximum at