Simple Harmonic Motion: In simple harmonic motion, when is the speed the greatest? (There could be more than one correct choice.)

A. when the magnitude of the acceleration is a maximum
B. when the displacement is a maximum
C. when the magnitude of the acceleration is a minimum
D. when the potential energy is a maximum
E. when the potential energy is a zero


Answer:
C. when the magnitude of the acceleration is a minimum
E. when the potential energy is a zero

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