How to find the at rest position of a particle when trig functions

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The discussion focuses on finding the at-rest position of a particle described by the function s(t) = cos(π/8 * t/4). The velocity function is derived as v(t) = -π/4 * sin(π * t/4). The particle is at rest when v(t) = 0, leading to the equation -π/4 * sin(π * t/4) = 0. The solution reveals that the particle is at rest at t = 0, 4, and 8, based on the periodic nature of the sine function.

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so my given: s(t)=cos(pie8*t/4)

took the derivative= velocity function

then, v(t)= -pie/4 *sin(pie*t/4)

When is the particle at rest? v(t)=0

now, 0= -pie/4 *sin(pie*t/4)


im lost here. I know it's very simple I am just over thinking. What do I do from here?

thanks
 
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figured it out. had to remind myself that the period of sin and cosin is -2pie->2pie.

then use the formula forget what its called. but 2pie/b

2pie/pie/4 = 8. then when divide the interval into 4 sub intervals and we have 0, 2, 4, 6, 8.

remembering that sin is negative at 0, pie, 2pie. so velocity is zero at t=0,4,8
 
$$-\frac{\pi}{4} \sin \frac{\pi t}{4} = 0$$
is true if and only if ##\sin(\pi t/4) = 0##. For what values of ##x## is ##\sin(x) = 0##?
 

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