A mass on a spring undergoes SHM.When the mass is at its maximum distance from the equilibrium position,which of the following statements about it are true? (There could be more than one correct choice. )
A)Its acceleration is zero.
B)Its speed is zero.
C)Its elastic potential energy is zero.
D)Its kinetic energy is a maximum.
E)Its total mechanical energy is zero.

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When a mass on a spring is at its maximum distance from the equilibrium position, it is momentarily at rest, meaning its speed is zero. At this point, all the energy of the system is stored as potential energy in the spring, and the kinetic energy is momentarily zero.

A Mass on a Spring Undergoes SHM