What variables affect the amplitude and equilibrium of waves and springs?

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The discussion focuses on the relationship between kinetic energy (KE), potential energy (PE), and the variables affecting amplitude and equilibrium in waves and springs. At equilibrium, the displacement (Δx) is zero, resulting in maximum kinetic energy and zero force exerted by the spring. Conversely, at maximum amplitude, Δx is greatest, leading to maximum potential energy, with force and acceleration also at their peaks. Velocity reaches its maximum at equilibrium when KE is highest, while force and acceleration are maximized at amplitude when PE is highest. Understanding these relationships clarifies the dynamics of waves and springs.
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What variables are maximum at amplitude and equilibrium? What variables are minimum at amplitude and equilibrium? I'm confused about this topic... I know KE is max at equilibrium and PE is max at amplitude.
 
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You should state your question better. I don't know what you're asking.

At equilibrium Δx = 0 and at max amplitude Δx is greatest. The force the spring exerts at equilibrium is zero, and is max at amplitude. K never changes.
 
Sorry I mean like velocity, acceleration, and force. @Karmaslap
 
Velocity is max when KE is maxed. Force and Acceleration are both max when the PE is max. You should have known when force and velocity were maxed if you know what KE and PE are.
 

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