In simple harmonic motion,the speed is greatest at that point in the cycle when
A) the magnitude of the acceleration is a maximum.
B) the displacement is a maximum.
C) the magnitude of the acceleration is a minimum.
D) the potential energy is a maximum.
E) the kinetic energy is a minimum.

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In simple harmonic motion, the speed is greatest at the equilibrium position, where the displacement is zero and the acceleration is minimum. At this point, all the energy of the system is kinetic, leading to maximum speed.

In Simple Harmonic Motion,the Speed Is Greatest at That Point