The Position of a Cart That Is Oscillating on a Spring

question 16

Short Answer

The position of a cart that is oscillating on a spring is given by the equation
x = (12.3 cm) cos[(1.26 s^-1)t]. When t = 0.805 s, what are the (a) velocity and (b) acceleration of the cart?

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