A Mass on a Spring Vibrates in Simple Harmonic Motion

question 54

Multiple Choice

A mass on a spring vibrates in simple harmonic motion at a frequency of 4.0 Hz and an amplitude of 8.0 cm.If a timer is started when its displacement from equilibrium is a maximum (hence x = 8 cm when t = 0) ,what is the displacement of the mass when t = 3.7 s?

• A) zero
• B) 0.025 m
• C) 0.049 m
• D) 0.080 m

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