MCQ
The velocity of a particle performing simple harmonic motion, when it passes through its mean position is
  • A
    Infinity
  • B
    Zero
  • C
    Minimum
  • Maximum

Answer

Correct option: D.
Maximum
d
(d)In S.H.M. at mean position velocity is maximum
So $v = a\omega $ (maximum)

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