Simple Harmonic Motion Given Amplitude and Frequency

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The discussion revolves around calculating the maximum velocity of a cheerleader's pom-pom in simple harmonic motion (SHM) with an amplitude of 17.3 cm and a frequency of 0.830 Hz. The maximum velocity can be derived using the formula v_max = ωA, where ω is the angular frequency calculated from the period. Participants noted errors in their calculations, particularly with the use of displacement values and the sign of velocity. There was also a question about finding the speed at a specific coordinate of 9.40 cm, with attempts made using the same velocity formula. The relationship between maximum displacement and maximum speed is emphasized as crucial for solving these types of problems.
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Homework Statement


A cheerleader waves her pom-pom in SHM with an amplitude of 17.3 cm and a frequency of 0.830 Hz .
Find the maximum magnitude of the velocity.

Homework Equations


v = -w Asin(ωt+Φ) = -wx
or
Conservation of Energy:
1/2kx2 + 1/2mv2 = 1/2kA2

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried v = -ω(x) using 0.173 as x
v = -5.21(0.173) = -0.0901 > wrong

I got the ω by solving for period T (1.205s), i then made this equal to 2π/ω to solve for omega.

I have yet to try the conservation of energy. But what would be the x in this case?
 
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I just realized that i had an extra 0 there for -0.0901, should have been 0.901!
 
Vanessa Avila said:

Homework Statement


A cheerleader waves her pom-pom in SHM with an amplitude of 17.3 cm and a frequency of 0.830 Hz .
Find the maximum magnitude of the velocity.

Homework Equations


v = -w Asin(ωt+Φ) = -wx
or
Conservation of Energy:
1/2kx2 + 1/2mv2 = 1/2kA2

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried v = -ω(x) using 0.173 as x
v = -5.21(0.173) = -0.0901 > wrong
There are to many 0-s. And the magnitude is not negative!
 
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ehild said:
There are to many 0-s. And the magnitude is not negative!
Thanks! :)
 
ehild said:
There are to many 0-s. And the magnitude is not negative!
I do have another question actually. How would i solve this?
"Find the speed when the pom-pom's coordinate is x= 9.40 cm ."

I tried to use the equation v = ωx and got 0. 48974, but i got the wrong answer
v = (5.21rad/s)(0.094m) = 0.4897
 
Vanessa Avila said:
I do have another question actually. How would i solve this?
"Find the speed when the pom-pom's coordinate is x= 9.40 cm ."

I tried to use the equation v = ωx and got 0. 48974, but i got the wrong answer
v = (5.21rad/s)(0.094m) = 0.4897

The velocity is the time derivative of the displacement. If x=Acos(ωt) what is v=dx/dt?
V=ωA is the relation between maximum displacement and maximum speed.
 
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