Frequency and angular frequency of sinusoidal vibrations in s.h.m.

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The discussion focuses on calculating the frequency and angular frequency of sinusoidal vibrations in simple harmonic motion, given an acceleration amplitude of 10g and a vibration amplitude of 2cm. The frequency was calculated as approximately 11 Hz, leading to an angular frequency of 69 s^-1, which seems unusually high compared to typical examples. Participants suggest that the large values may be justified due to the high acceleration and small displacement amplitude. An alternative equation for angular frequency is also mentioned, yielding a value of 70 s^-1. The accuracy of these calculations remains uncertain, prompting further discussion on the topic.
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Homework Statement


I need to calculate the frequency, angular frequency and period of sinusoidal vibrations in simple harmonic motion. The acceleration amplitude is 10g (98.1m s-2) and the vibration amplitude is 2cm

Homework Equations


The equation I have for frequency is
f=(√(a/A))/2*pi
where a is the acceleration amplitude and A is the vibration amplitude
And the angular frequency equation is
\omega=2*pi*f

The Attempt at a Solution



for the frequency I got
f=√(98.1ms-2/2x10-2m)=70/2*pi=11Hz
which seems quite plausible, but when I then try to calculate angular frequency I get
\omega=2pi*11=69s-1
which seems too large a number, since all the examples I have seen have angular frequencies of between about 0 and 3s-1. Is this actually right or have I gone wrong somewhere?
 
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I think you got the answer right. if you think its large, look at acceleration, it's quite large too, and displacement amplitude is small...
 
Just in addition, I think you can also use the equation a=-ang freq^2 * max displacement. Its much faster, however you get an answer of 70s^-1 for the angular frequency. Which is more accurate i do not know. Somebody'll probably tell me I am wrong now. :)
 
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