Determine its maximum angular displacement

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The discussion focuses on determining the maximum angular displacement of a simple pendulum with a length of 1.53 m and a mass of 6.74 kg, which is undergoing simple harmonic motion. The period of the pendulum is calculated to be 2.48 seconds. To find the maximum angular displacement, the participants discuss the relevant equations, specifically θ = θmcos(ωt), and emphasize the importance of understanding the relationship between period, displacement, and velocity in harmonic motion.

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1. Really Stuck here I've got the period but after that like i said I'm stuck

A simple pendulum having a length of 1.53 m and a mass of 6.74 kg is given an initial speed of 1.36 m/s at its equilibrium position. Assume it undergoes simple harmonic motion.
(a) Determine its period.
2.48 s
(b) Determine its maximum angular displacement.
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? θ = θmcos(ωt)
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A.I'VE GOT THE PERIOD BUT I CAN'T GET maximum angular displacement
 
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You need to show some work to get help here. I can't know what is confusing you if you don't show me where you are getting stuck. If your stuck at a point before you have done any calculations, then try answering these questions:

How did you find the period?

Can you give me a formula for the displacement/velocity of the pendulum?

Do you know what the problem is asking for when it says, "Maximum angular displacement?"

What is the velocity of the pendulum when it is at maximum angular displacement?
 
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