In simple harmonic motion, the displacement is maximum when the:
A)acceleration is zero
B)velocity is maximum
C)velocity is zero
D)kinetic energy is maximum
E)momentum is maximum

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In simple harmonic motion, displacement is maximum when the velocity is zero at the extreme points of the motion. This is because at these points, the direction of motion changes and the velocity becomes zero. The acceleration is maximum at these points but the displacement is not maximum at points of maximum acceleration. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

In Simple Harmonic Motion, the Displacement Is Maximum When The