How Far Does a Particle Travel in One Period of SHM?

[JenMel]

Homework Statement

If a particle undergoes SHM with amplitude 0.18 m, what is the total distance it travels in one period?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

My physics teacher did not explain any of this to us, and I just don't know where to start!

 

[dx]

Hi JenMel,

The amplitude is the distance from the point of equilibrium to the point furthest from equilibrium that the particle reaches.