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Simple harmonic motion: amplitude, period and acceleration.

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A 0.500-kg mass on a spring has velocity as a function of time given by:
Vx(t)=(3.60 cm/s)*sin[(4.71s^(-1))*t-Pi/2]

A) What is the period of the mass in s?
B) What is the amplitude of the mass in cm?
C) What is the maximum acceleration of the mass in cm/s^2?

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The equation of simple harmonic motion is given and the period, amplitude and maximum acceleration are calculated.

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A 0.500-kg mass on a spring has velocity as a function of time given by:
Vx(t)=(3.60 cm/s)*sin[(4.71s^(-1))*t-Pi/2]

A) What is the period of the mass in s?
B) What is the amplitude of the mass in cm?
C) What is the maximum acceleration of the ...

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