When an object undergoing simple harmonic motion is at a turning point, the velocity of the object is
A) at a maximum.
B) always zero.
C) dependent on the overall energy of the system.
D) either positive or negative.

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At the turning points in simple harmonic motion, the object has momentarily stopped to change direction, so its velocity is zero.

When an Object Undergoing Simple Harmonic Motion Is at a Turning