The Position of a Mass That Is Oscillating on a Spring

question 62

Multiple Choice

The position of a mass that is oscillating on a spring is given by x = (12.3 cm) cos[(1.26s^-1) t]. What is the acceleration of the mass when t = 0.825 s?

• A)9.89 cm/s²
• B)-9.89 cm/s²
• C)10.6 cm/s²
• D)-10.6 cm/s²
• E)0 cm/s²

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