In simple harmonic motion:
A)the acceleration is greatest at the maximum displacement
B)the velocity is greatest at the maximum displacement
C)the period depends on the amplitude
D)the acceleration is constant
E)the acceleration is greatest at zero displacement

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In simple harmonic motion, the acceleration is proportional to the displacement and is directed towards the equilibrium position. Therefore, the acceleration is greatest at the maximum displacement.

In Simple Harmonic Motion