In an engine, a piston oscillates with simple harmonic motion so that its position varies according to the expression, s(3t+1) x= 7.00 cos (3t+ where x is in centimeters and t is in seconds. (a) At t= 0, find the position of the piston. cm (b) At t= 0, find velocity of the piston. cm/s (c) At t= 0, find acceleration of the piston. cm/s2 (d) Find the period and amplitude of the motion. period S amplitude cm

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In an engine, a piston oscillates with simple harmonic motion so that its position varies according to the expression,
x = 7.00 cos (3t+
where x is in centimeters and t is in seconds.
(a) At t=0, find the position of the piston.
cm
(b) At t= 0, find velocity of the piston.
cm/s
(c) At t=0, find acceleration of the piston.
cm/s2
(d) Find the period and amplitude of the motion.
period
amplitude
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Transcribed Image Text:In an engine, a piston oscillates with simple harmonic motion so that its position varies according to the expression, x = 7.00 cos (3t+ where x is in centimeters and t is in seconds. (a) At t=0, find the position of the piston. cm (b) At t= 0, find velocity of the piston. cm/s (c) At t=0, find acceleration of the piston. cm/s2 (d) Find the period and amplitude of the motion. period amplitude Need Help? Read It S cm Watch It
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