Simple Harmonic Motion Energy Problem

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Homework Statement



Derive the equilibrium state of a simple harmonic oscillation and show that the derivative of the maximum displacement is s^{'} = 2 \sqrt{E}


Homework Equations



F = -k x


The Attempt at a Solution


m a = -k s
\rightarrow ms^{''} = -k s
\rightarrow s^{''} = -ω s





Homework Statement


I don't know how to obtain the second part of the question, I've tried so many ways and all have failed, PLEASE HELP *IMPORTANT
 
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The derivative of the maximum displacement with respect to what?
 
With respect to time...
 
The maximum displacement does not depend on time, it is a constant.
 
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