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differential equations - I need the work so i can study this for an test A 3 - k

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Question

differential equations - I need the work so i can study this for an test

A 3 - kg mass is attached to a spring with stiffness k = 75 N/m. The mass is displaced 1/4 m to the left and given a velocity of 1 m/s to the right. The damping force is negligible. a. Find the equation of the motion of the mass in the form y = A sin(omega t + phi) b. Give the amplitude, period, and frequency. c. How long after release does the mass pass through the equilibrium position? d. When will it attain the maximum displacement to the right?

Explanation / Answer

A) by conservation of energy,

0.5 kx^2 +0.5mv^2 =0.5 kA^2

75*0.25^2 +3*1^2 = 75A^2

A = sqrt (0.25^2 + 3/75)

= 0.32 m

W = sqrt(k/m) = sqrt(75/3) = 5 rad/s

at t=0, y = A sin phi

phi = arcsin (-0.25/0.32) = - 0.897 rad

Hence we have y =0.32 sin(5t - 0.897)

B) Amplitude = 0.32m

Period = 2pi/5 = 1.256 s

Frequency = 5/2pi =0.796 Hz

C) 0 = 0.32 sin (5t - 0.897)

5t - 0.897 = 0

t = (0.897)/5 = 0.18 s

D) here, 0.32 = 0.32 sin(5t-0.897)

5t - 0.897 = pi/2

t = (pi/2 + 0.897)/5

= 0.494 s