A Body Oscillates with Simple Harmonic Motion Along the X

question 23

Multiple Choice

A body oscillates with simple harmonic motion along the x axis. Its displacement varies with time according to the equation x = 5 sin (πt + π/3) . The phase (in rad) of the motion at t = 2 s is

• A) 7π/3
• B) π/3
• C) π
• D) 5π/3
• E) 2π

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