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jmason52
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In simple harmonic motion of a spring, the Position as a Function of Time Equation is: x(t) = Acos(wt+phi). How does one determine whether to use "cos" or "sin" when setting up the basic equation from the data given in a problem? Is it as simple as: use "sin" when x starts at equilibrium position (0), otherwise use "cos"? Can one of you offer me a simple clarification? Thanks!