A body is oscillating up and down at the end of a spring. Let's consider when the body is at the top of its up-and-down motion.The acceleration is zero

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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What do we mean when we say that two light rays striking a screen are in phase with each other?

A) When the electric field due to one is a maximum, the electric field due to the other is also a maximum, and this relation is maintained as time passes. B) They are traveling at the same speed. C) They have the same wavelength. D) They alternately reinforce and cancel each other.

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