Simple Harmonic Motion: The total mechanical energy of a simple harmonic oscillating system is
A. zero as it passes the equilibrium point.
B. zero when it reaches the maximum displacement.
C. a maximum when it passes through the equilibrium point.
D. a minimum when it passes through the equilibrium point.
E. a non-zero constant.
Answer: E
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