The Position of an Object That Is Oscillating on a Spring

question 13

Multiple Choice

The position of an object that is oscillating on a spring is given by the equation x = (17.4 cm) cos[(5.46 s^-1) t].What is the angular frequency for this motion?

• A)0.183 rad/s
• B)5.46 rad/s
• C)2.34 rad/s
• D)17.4 rad/s
• E)0.869 rad/s

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A statement of no effect or no difference, which researchers aim to test against the alternative hypothesis.

Rejection Region

The interval of data points that necessitate the null hypothesis's rejection within hypothesis testing.

Alternative Hypothesis

A statement that indicates there is a statistically significant difference between two or more sets of data.

One-Sided Hypothesis

A one-sided hypothesis test, also known as a directional hypothesis, tests the possibility of a relationship in a specific direction.