Calculating Average Velocity in Spring-Mass System

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The discussion centers on calculating the average velocity of a spring-mass system represented by the position function x(t)=Asint over the interval 0 to 2 seconds. The velocity function is derived as v(t)=Aωcost. To find the average velocity, the formula used is \(\bar{v}_{T}=\frac{1}{T}\int_{0}^{T} v(t) \ dt\). Daniel provides a calculation approach, integrating the velocity function and applying the limits to find the average. The conversation emphasizes the importance of proper integration techniques in determining average velocity in oscillatory motion.
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A spring-mass system moves according to the position function x(t)=Asint. What is the average velocty in the period 0<=t<=2s?

so the velocity is v(t)=A \omega cost
how would I calculate the average velocity?

\frac{A \omega cost |^2_0}{2} ??
 
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Definition for the average velocity

\bar{v}_{T}=\frac{1}{T}\int_{0}^{T} v(t) \ dt


Daniel.
 
I get:
\frac{\int_0^2Acost}{2}
\frac{Acos2-A}{2}
 
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