A Buoy Oscillates in Simple Harmonic Motion as Waves

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Multiple Choice

A buoy oscillates in simple harmonic motion as waves move past it.The buoy moves a total of 12.5 feet (vertically) between its low point and its high point.It returns to its high point every 8 seconds.Write an equation describing the motion of the buoy if it is at its high point at . ​

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