Simple Harmonic Motion Given Amplitude and Frequency

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The problem involves simple harmonic motion (SHM) of a cheerleader waving a pom-pom, with given amplitude and frequency. Participants are tasked with finding the maximum velocity of the motion using relevant equations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss using the equation for velocity in SHM and explore the relationship between angular frequency and displacement. There are attempts to calculate maximum velocity and questions about the correct values used in calculations.

Discussion Status

Some participants have identified errors in their calculations, particularly regarding the use of significant figures and the interpretation of negative values. Others are exploring different approaches to the problem, including the conservation of energy and the relationship between displacement and velocity.

Contextual Notes

Participants are working under the constraints of homework rules, which may limit the information they can provide or the methods they can use. There is also a question about the specific value of displacement to use in calculations.

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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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