When an object is oscillating in simple harmonic motion in the vertical direction,its maximum speed occurs when the object
A)is at its highest point.
B)is at its lowest point.
C)is at the equilibrium point.
D)has the maximum net force exerted on it.
E)has a position equal to its amplitude.

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The maximum speed in simple harmonic motion occurs at the equilibrium point because this is where the object has the least potential energy and the most kinetic energy.

When an Object Is Oscillating in Simple Harmonic Motion in the Vertical