In simple harmonic motion, where would the object have the largest speed. If the angular velocity is 2 rad s^-1, and the amplitude is 1m, what is the largest speed obtained by the object?

The largest speed is obtained at the position of equilibrium.

v=Aw

So v= 2 x 1

     v=2ms-1

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