If a Simple Harmonic Motion Is Described by X​ =

question 10

Multiple Choice

If a simple harmonic motion is described by x​ = 3 cos(πt) ,starting from t = 0 s,what is the first occurrence of a value of t for which x = 0? Assume SI units.

• A) t = 0 s
• B) t = (π/4)s
• C) t = (1/2π)s
• D) t = 0.5 s

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