On what factors does the mechanical energy of a simple harmonic oscillator depend,and on what factors does it not depend?

  • A
    Depends on amplitude and force constant; does not depend on time or position.
  • B
    Depends on time and position; does not depend on amplitude.
  • C
    Depends on mass and velocity; does not depend on amplitude.
  • D
    Depends on acceleration; does not depend on mass.

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