For a simple harmonic oscillator with x = A sin ot write down an expression for the velocity. Please use "*" for products (e.g. B*A), "/" for ratios (e.g. B/A) and the usual "+" and "-" signs as appropriate (without the quotes). For trigonometric functions use the usual sin and cos, while for Greek letters such as w, use omega. Please use the "Display response" button to check you entered the answer you expect.

For a simple harmonic oscillator with x = A sin ot write down an expression for the velocity. Please use "" for products (e.g. BA), "/" for ratios (e.g. B/A) and the usual "+" and "-" signs as appropriate (without the quotes). For trigonometric functions use the usual sin and cos, while for Greek letters such as w, use omega. Please use the "Display response" button to check you entered the answer you expect.

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

5th Edition

ISBN:9780534408961

Author:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Publisher:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Chapter3: Oscillations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.4P

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