The position function of an object performing simple harmonic motion is given by x = Acos(nt + 4) (m). At t= 0, the position of the object is x =1 (m) and its velocity is v = n (m/s). Find the value of the phase angle in (rad). A) B)n D)

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The position function of an object performing simple harmonic motion is given by x = Acos(nt + 4) (m).
At t= 0, the position of the object is x = 1 (m) and its velocity is v = n (m/s). Find the value of the phase
angle in (rad).
A)r
E)T
Transcribed Image Text:The position function of an object performing simple harmonic motion is given by x = Acos(nt + 4) (m). At t= 0, the position of the object is x = 1 (m) and its velocity is v = n (m/s). Find the value of the phase angle in (rad). A)r E)T
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