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Chapter 13 Problem 17P

Question

Problem 17P

The position of a mass on a spring is given by x = (6.5 cm) cos[2πt/(0.88 s)]. (a) What is the period, T, of this motion? (b) Where is the mass at t = 0.25 s? (c) Show that the mass is at the same location at 0.25 s + T seconds as it is at 0.25 s.

Solution

Step 1 of 3

Part a

We are required to calculate the time period of the given motion.

The position is given as,

x = (6.5 cm) cos[2?t/(0.88 s)]

Compare this with the standard equation,

s

Therefore, the time period is 0.88 s.

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

The position of a mass on a spring is given by x = (6.5

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