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Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter12: Oscillatory Motion

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A particle is executing SHM of period 3.14 s and it is observed that its velocity at a particular time is 4.0 cm/s, whilst half a second later it is −3.0 cm/s.
What is the amplitude of the vibration, and how long after the particle had reached the preceding maximum positive displacement was the first observation made?

Definition Definition Special type of oscillation where the force of restoration is directly proportional to the displacement of the object from its mean or initial position. If an object is in motion such that the acceleration of the object is directly proportional to its displacement (which helps the moving object return to its resting position) then the object is said to undergo a simple harmonic motion. An object undergoing SHM always moves like a wave.

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