A displacement–time graph of a body executing simple harmonic motion has a point…

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Further mechanics and thermal physics · Further mechanics and thermal physics

Problem

A displacement–time graph of a body executing simple harmonic motion has a point

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where the slope of the curve is maximum and positive. Identify whether the body is at the mean position or an extreme position at

P

, and give a brief reason for your answer.