The figure below shows the displacement of a simple harmonic oscillator as a fun

Question

The figure below shows the displacement of a simple harmonic oscillator as a function of time. (The grid spacing on the t-axis is 5 s and on the y-axis is 25 cm.)

(a) Find the period, frequency, and amplitude of the oscillator.

period = s

frequency = Hz

amplitude = cm

(b) At what time(s) does the acceleration have its largest positive value? (Select all that apply.)

5 s 10 s 15 s 20 s 25 s 30 s 35 s 40 s

(c) When does the acceleration have its most negative value? (Select all that apply.)

5 s 10 s 15 s 20 s 25 s 30 s 35 s 40 s

Explanation / Answer

a) Period = 20 s, frequency = 0.05 Hz, amplitude = 50 cm.

b) Acceleration is max positive at negative amplitude positions: 15s and 35s

c) Acceleration is max negative at positive amplitude positions: 5s and 25s

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