Solve the Problem. -The Position of a Weight on a Spring Relative to Spring

question 174

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The position of a weight on a spring relative to the point of equilibrium is given by y = 4 cos 6t - 2 sin 6t,
Where the arguments are in radians and t is in seconds. Find the smallest value of t for which the
Weight is at the point of equilibrium (y = 0) . Give your answer to the nearest hundredth.

• A)0.13
• B)0.22
• C)0.08
• D)0.18

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