Position of an oscillating object

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Homework Statement



The position of an object that is oscillating on an ideal spring is given by the equation x =
(12.3 cm) cos[(1.26s-1)t]. At time t = 0.815 s,
(a) how fast is the object moving?
(b) what is the magnitude of the acceleration of the object?

Homework Equations


As follow

The Attempt at a Solution


dx/dt = -12.3*(1.26)sin(1.26*.815) = -0.2777 cm/s but the answer is -13.3cm/sec
dx^2/dt^2= -12.3*(1.26)^2*cos(1.26*.815) = -19.524 cm/s^2 but the answer is -10.1cm/sec^2

I have only little time before test.hope there is someone help me soon.tell me what's wrong with it.
(Please don't ask me to guess... i m not good at that and i really have not time left...)
Thank you very much for helping me
 
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##12.3 \ne 1.23## for one thing.
 
Thanks for reminding
Thats only multiple of 10, still canet get the answer
Also, the calculated answer is not affect by this typo
Sorry for typo
 
Make sure your calculator is in radian mode.
 
Ahhh yes
Thanksssssss