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Homework Statement
Let Z(t)=(5)Sin(2∏/3t) in SHO
guys, who knows how to find the Period T from above equation ?
thx
A question about Simple Harmoic Motion
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The discussion focuses on determining the period T of the simple harmonic motion (SHM) described by the equation Z(t) = 5Sin(2π/3t). The key takeaway is that the constant multiplier in the sine function, 2π/3, directly influences the period. Specifically, the period T is calculated using the formula T = 2π/K, where K is the constant multiplier, resulting in a period of 3 seconds for this particular function.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of simple harmonic motion (SHM)
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