Answer to Question #127522 in Classical Mechanics for Ashley

Question

In simple harmonic motion, the speed is greatest at that point in the cycle when
1 : the magnitude of the acceleration is a maximum.
2 : the displacement is a maximum.
3 : the magnitude of the acceleration is a minimum
4 : the potential energy is a maximum.
5 : the kinetic energy is a minimum

Answer 1

Answer 3:

In simple harmonic motion, the speed is greatest at that point in the cycle when the magnitude of the acceleration is a minimum.