For a particle executing simple harmonic motion, which of the following statements is not correct
  • A
    The total energy of the particle always remains the same
  • B
    The restoring force of always directed towards a fixed point
  • C
    The restoring force is maximum at the extreme positions
  • D
    The acceleration of the particle is maximum at the equilibrium position
AIIMS 1999, Easy
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