The Position of an Object That Is Oscillating on an Ideal

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Short Answer

The position of an object that is oscillating on an ideal spring is given by x = (17.4 cm) cos[(5.46 s^-1)t]. Write an expression for the acceleration of the particle as a function of time using the cosine function.

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