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The mass on a loaded spiral spring oscillates vertically between two extreme positions P and R equidistant from the equilibrium position Q. Which of the following statements about the system is not correct

A.

the momentum of the mass is maximum at Q

B.

the elastic potential energy of the spring is maximum at Q

C.

the kinetic energy of the mass is maximum at P

D.

the total energy of the system is always constant

Correct answer is D

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