Question Interpretation: "Describe the energy conversions in spring.."

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Hi,

I have a question in interpreting the following question:

"Describe the energy conversions in a spring undergoing simple harmonic motion as it moves from the point of maximum compression to maximum stretch in a frictionless environment. Be sure to point out the points at which there will be...

i) maximum speed

ii) minimum speed

iii) minimum acceleration"



I know how to explain the motion and the answers for this but I'm wondering if the question is asking about simple harmonic motion for a vertically hanging spring (vertical motion, no friction) or simple harmonic motion for a wall-attached spring (horizontal motion, no friction) as it compresses and expands on a table surface? I understand that both scenarios involve simple harmonic motion without friction. In this chapter we are looking simple harmonic motion of a spring with no friction.



Thank you for your time.



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