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A mass M is hung from a spring. It is then pulled down slightly and allowed to vibrate vertically between P and Q.

Correct answer: D. Option D

  • A. Option A
  • B. Option B
  • C. Option C
  • D. Option D

Explanation

At the extreme points, P and Q, the spring is not moving. So there is no kinetic energy at both points. At P, there is maximum elastic potential energy of the spring. At Q, there is gravitational potential energy.

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