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To find: the equation for the cosine function that represents the movement of leaf in relationship to the equilibrium point.
Answer to Problem 10E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Distance between the highest and lowest point = 4 cm
Time period for 1 complete cycle = 10 seconds
Calculation:
The general equation for cosine function is as follows:
Here,
The value of
The value of
Substitute the value of
Thus, the equation is
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