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QuantumKnight
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Homework Statement
An oscillator consists of a block attached to a spring (k=400 N/m). At some time t, the position, velocity, and accelleration of the block are x = 0.100m, v = -13.6 m/s, a - 123 m/s2
A) Calculate the frequency of the oscillation for the system
B)What is the mass of the block
C) What is the amplitue of the block motion?
Homework Equations
x(t) = Acos (wt + psi)
The Attempt at a Solution
I have tried to use the equation for Simple Harmonic Motion for position and then take the derivaties to find velocity and acceleration. I am still not understanding the phase shifts. I am not worried about B as I can find the mass thanks to the assistance earlier. Just a little guiadance as to what i need to look for in setting up this problem