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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Definitions:

Average Product

The ratio of total product to the amount of input used, determined by dividing the overall output by the input quantity.

Average Product

The average amount of output produced per unit of a specific input, like labor or capital, over a certain period.

Diminishing Returns

The principle stating that if one factor of production is increased while others remain constant, the overall returns will initially increase but will eventually decrease after a certain point.