At which displacement(s) from the mean position does a particle in simple harmonic…

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Problem

At which displacement(s) from the mean position does a particle in simple harmonic motion attain its maximum speed? (a)

x = \pm \dfrac{A}{2}

(b)

x = 0

(c)

x = \pm A

(d)

x = \pm \dfrac{A}{\sqrt{2}}