A Body Oscillates with Simple Harmonic Motion Along the X

question 3

Multiple Choice

A body oscillates with simple harmonic motion along the x axis. Its displacement varies with time according to the equation x = 5.0 cos (πt) . The magnitude of the acceleration (in m/s²) of the body at t = 1.0 s is approximately

• A) 3.5
• B) 49
• C) 14
• D) 43
• E) 4.3

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