When an object is moving in simple harmonic motion,which of the following is at a minimum when the displacement from equilibrium is zero?
A)the magnitude of the velocity
B)the magnitude of the acceleration
C)the kinetic energy
D)the total mechanical energy

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In simple harmonic motion, when the displacement from equilibrium is zero, the acceleration is also zero. Therefore, the magnitude of the acceleration is at a minimum when the displacement is zero. This is because acceleration is proportional to displacement in simple harmonic motion, and the acceleration is at a maximum when the displacement is at its maximum. The magnitude of the velocity and kinetic energy are not necessarily at a minimum when the displacement is zero. The total mechanical energy remains constant throughout simple harmonic motion, so it is not affected by the displacement from equilibrium.

When an Object Is Moving in Simple Harmonic Motion,which of the Following