Question

When an object vibrates in simple harmonic motion in the vertical direction, its minimum speed occurs when it _______.

is at the lowest pointis

at the equilibrium point

is at either endpoint

is at the highest point

Answer 1

The minimum speed of an object in simple harmonic motion occurs when it is at the equilibrium point. Hence the correct answer is option B

Step-by-step explanation:

In simple harmonic motion, the minimum speed of an object occurs when it is at the equilibrium point. The equilibrium position is where the object would naturally rest in the absence of force. When the object is at the equilibrium point, it has zero acceleration and the speed is at its minimum.

Hence the correct answer is option B