The Equation of a Body in Simple Harmonic Motion Is $\pi$

question 67

Multiple Choice

The equation of a body in simple harmonic motion is y = 8.0 cos20t + $\pi$ ) where y is in centimeters and t is in seconds. The frequency of the oscillations is

• A) " \(\pi\)/10 Hz"
• B) " \(\pi\)/4 Hz"
• C) "10/ \(\pi\) Hz"
• D) "8 Hz"
• E) "20 Hz"

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