Oscillation Equation Typo in Textbook?

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The discussion centers on a potential typo in a textbook regarding the oscillation equation. The participant's calculations resulted in a numerator of 10^5, while the solutions guide indicates a final answer of ##\frac{2.7*10^4}{(0.15-0.05cos(13.92t))^2}##. This discrepancy raises questions about the accuracy of the textbook versus the participant's solution. The conversation highlights the importance of verifying calculations in physics problems, particularly in oscillation equations.

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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


##r=0.15-0.05cos(\omega t)## ##\omega = \sqrt {\frac{k}{m}}##
##\vec{E}=\frac{Qk}{r^2}##

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In my end result, I got the same thing as above, but with 10^5 in the numerator. According to the solutions guide, the final answer is a simplification of ##\frac{2.7*10^4}{(0.15-0.05cos(13.92t))^2}## Did I make a mistake or did the textbook? Thank you.
 
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Hi Calpalned. Is this a problem easily solved in your head, or is there some working that you have forgotten to attach?
 
I solved it already, It just want to check if it's 10^5 or 10^7
 

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