Harmonic Oscillator- Is this correct?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the shortest time for a harmonic oscillator to move from position x = A to x = A/2, expressed in terms of the period T. The solution involves using the equation x(t) = A cos(ωt) and determining that at x = A, t corresponds to a whole number of periods. For x = A/2, the angle is identified as π/3, leading to the conclusion that t/T equals 1/6. Therefore, the shortest time required is t = T/6, which is confirmed as correct. The calculations and reasoning presented are validated by the participants.
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Homework Statement


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What is the shortest time required for a harmonic oscillator to move from ##x = A## to ##x = \frac{A}{2}##? Express your answer in terms of the period ##T##.

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##x(t)=Acos(\omega t)=Acos(2\pi\frac{t}{T})##

The Attempt at a Solution



##A=Acos(0)## which means ##\frac{t}{T}=## whole number
##\frac{A}{2}=Acos(\frac{\pi}{3})## which means ##\frac{t}{T}=\frac{1}{6}##
##t=\frac{T}{6}##
 
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Very good. It looks correct to me.
 
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