A Buoy Oscillates in Simple Harmonic Motion as Waves

question 26

Multiple Choice

A buoy oscillates in simple harmonic motion as waves move past it. The buoy moves a total of 10.5 feet (vertically) between its low point and its high point. It returns to its high point every 16 seconds. Write an equation describing the motion of the buoy if it is at its high point at t = 0. ​

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