Question

Is the kinetic energy of a harmonic oscillator maximum at its equilibrium
position or at the maximum displacement position? Where is its acceleration
maximum?

Answer 1

Answer:

Both the acclertion and kintic enrgy maximum at the maximum displacement

Answer 2

Explanation:

As the oscillating object reaches peak displacement when it is as far from equilibrium as possible it changes direction. This must mean that there is a moment when it is not moving and so its velocity is zero at the point of maximum displacement.

There is a constant transfer of kinetic energy and potential energy in basic harmonic motion. Potential energy is a sum at peak displacement from the equilibrium point, when kinetic energy is zero. The potential energy is zero at the equilibrium point and the kinetic energy is a limit.