Question

Which statement describes the velocity of a mass oscillating on a spring?

A. The velocity is constant throughout the motion.
B. The velocity remains the same throughout the motion.
C. The velocity is zero at the maximum displacement.
D. The velocity is greatest at the maximum position.
E. The velocity is least at the equilibrium position.

Answer 1

C. The velocity is zero at the maximum displacement.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

velocity of to and fro motion of an object connected to a spring is given as

`v = \omega √(A^2 - x^2)`

so here we can see that velocity will be maximum when its displacement will be minimum

so here at x = 0

maximum velocity will be

`v_(max) = A\omega`

as well as the velocity is not uniform and it will decrease as object moves away from its mean position

so here correct answer will be

C. The velocity is zero at the maximum displacement.