Question: A weight is attached to a vertical spring hung upside down is released and moves up and down periodically according to the function h (

A weight is attached to a vertical spring hung upside down is released and moves up and down periodically according to the function h(t)=Acos(2ft)+c where h is the height above the ground in metres, A is the amplitude, f is the frequency (number of cycles per second),t is the time, in seconds and c is the axis (half-way between the minimum and maximum heights). Its maximum height above the ground is 1.6 m and its minimum height is 0.8 m above the ground. The weight completes 1 cycle in 2 seconds.
a) Determine the equation for the height of the weight as a function of time.
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b) Find the equation that represents the vertical velocity of the weight as a function of time
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c) Find the equation that represents the vertical acceleration of the weight as a function of time.
d) What is the maximum vertical velocity of the weight and at what time does this occur?
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Note: Max velocity occurs when acceleration is 0.
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