An object is attached to a vertical spring and bobs up and down between points A and B.Where is the object located when its elastic potential energy is a maximum?
A)at either A or B
B)midway between A and B
C)one-third of the way between A and B
D)one-fourth of the way between A and B
E)at none of the above points

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The elastic potential energy of an object attached to a spring is maximum at the points of maximum displacement from the equilibrium position, which are points A and B in this scenario.

An Object Is Attached to a Vertical Spring and Bobs