A particle attached to a spring with k = 50 N/m is undergoing simple harmonic motion, and
Question:
A particle attached to a spring with k = 50 N/m is undergoing simple harmonic motion, and its position is described by the equation x = (5.7 m)cos(7.5t), with t measured in seconds.
(a) What is the mass of the particle?
(b) What is the period of the motion?
(c) What is the maximum speed of the particle?
(d) What is the maximum potential energy?
(e) What is the total energy?
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College Physics Reasoning and Relationships
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simple harmonic motion, in physics, repetitive movement back and forth through an equilibrium, or central, position, so that the maximum displacement on one side of this position is equal to the maximum displacement on the other side. The time interval of each complete vibration is the same
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