* SHM and Force: In SHM, the restoring force acting on the body is directly proportional to its displacement from the equilibrium position and always acts in the direction opposite to the displacement. This force is what causes the oscillation.
* Acceleration and Force: We know from Newton's second law (F = ma) that acceleration is directly proportional to force. Therefore, the maximum force corresponds to the maximum acceleration.
* Maximum Displacement: The ends of the path in SHM correspond to the points of maximum displacement from the equilibrium position.
* Maximum Force: Since the restoring force is directly proportional to displacement, the force (and hence acceleration) is maximum at the ends of the path.
In summary: The acceleration of a body in SHM is maximum at the ends of its path because the restoring force, and hence the acceleration, are maximum at those points due to the maximum displacement.
