Question

A horizontal, mass spring system undergoes simple harmonic motion. which of the following statements is correct reguarding the mass in the system when it is located at its maximum distance from the equilibrium position?
a. The acceleration of the mass is zero.
b. The potential energy of the spring attached to the mass is at a minimum.
c. The total mechanical energy of the mass is zero.
d. The kinetic energy of the mass is at a maximum.
e. The speed of the mass is zero.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (e)

Explanation:

A body executing SHM moves to and fro or back and forth  about its mean position.

When the particle is at mean position, its velocity is maximum and when it is at extreme position its velocity is zero.

So, when it is at maximum distance:

a.

The acceleration is maximum.

b.

The potential energy is maximum.

c.

The total mechanical energy is non zero.

d.

The kinetic energy is zero.

e. The speed is zero. Correct