A mass on a spring undergoes SHM. When the mass passes through the equilibrium position, its instantaneous velocity
A) is maximum.
B) is less than maximum, but not zero.
C) is zero.
D) cannot be determined without mass information given.
E) cannot be determined without spring constant information given.

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In simple harmonic motion (SHM), the velocity of the mass is maximum when it passes through the equilibrium position because all the potential energy is converted into kinetic energy at this point.

A Mass on a Spring Undergoes SHM