A particle is executing simple harmonic motion. Which one of the following statements about the acceleration of the oscillating particle is true?

It is maximum when the speed is maximum

It is always in the opposite direction to the velocity

It is proportional to the frequency of oscillation

It decreases as potential energy increases

A particle is executing simple harmonic motion. Which one of the follo

1.	A particle is executing simple harmonic motion. Which one of the following statements about the acceleration of the oscillating particle is true?
A.	It is always in the opposite direction to the velocity
B.	It is proportional to the frequency of oscillation
C.	It is maximum when the speed is maximum
D.	It decreases as potential energy increases
Answer» C. It is maximum when the speed is maximum

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