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Where does the maximum acceleration occur in SHM?

A. At equilibrium
B. At the amplitude
C. Not enough info
D. Somewhere in the middle

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Maximum acceleration is max at the amplitudes in simple harmonic motion. Velocity is maximum at equilibrium. Refer to the photo.

Where does the maximum acceleration occur in SHM? A. At equilibrium B. At the amplitude-example-1
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Answer:

A: at equilibrium

Step-by-step explanation:

In simple harmonic motion (SHM), the maximum acceleration occurs at the points where the displacement of the object is zero, which is also known as the equilibrium position. Therefore, the correct answer is option A: at equilibrium.

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