In an engine, a piston oscillates with simple harmonic motion so that its position varies according to the expression,
x = 3.00 cos(t+π/4)
(a) At t = 0, find the position of the piston.where x is in centimeters and t is in seconds.
We are given x as a function of time. For any
x(t) you can determine the position at a
particular time by putting that value into the function. cm
(b) At t = 0, find velocity of the piston.
How do you find the velocity v(t) of an object if
you know the position as a function of time,
x(t)? cm/s
(c) At t = 0, find acceleration of the piston.
How do you find the acceleration a(t) of an
object if you know the velocity as a function of time,
v(t)? cm/s2
(d) Find the period and amplitude of the motion.
period | s |
amplitude |
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