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Does anyone know how the mathematics/formulae of SHM (say a particle in a force field, with the standard a=-d) changes when the particle is given an initial velocity independent of the force causing SHM?
For example in 1D say we have a graph of acceleration-displacement in the standard form y=-x for x from -inf to +inf, but this force is turned off. A particle is then accelerated, and arrives at point (10,-10) with an initial velocity of -200. Then the SHM causing force is turned on, and the other off.
How big would the osciallations be, and which point would be the equilibrium position?
Many Thanks,
For example in 1D say we have a graph of acceleration-displacement in the standard form y=-x for x from -inf to +inf, but this force is turned off. A particle is then accelerated, and arrives at point (10,-10) with an initial velocity of -200. Then the SHM causing force is turned on, and the other off.
How big would the osciallations be, and which point would be the equilibrium position?
Many Thanks,