Simple harmonic motion question

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The discussion revolves around calculating the time it takes for an object undergoing simple harmonic motion (SHM) to move between specific positions. The object has a period of 0.9 seconds and an amplitude of 0.32 meters, starting at rest at the maximum displacement. The first calculation correctly determines the time to move from 0.32 m to 0.16 m as 0.15 seconds. For the second part, the time to go from 0.16 m to 0 is derived by recognizing it takes a quarter of the period (0.225 seconds) and subtracting the time already calculated. The overall understanding hinges on the relationship between position, time, and the characteristics of SHM.
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Homework Statement



An object undergoing SHM with a period 0.9s and amplitude of 0.32 m at t=0 the object is at 0.32 m and is instantaneously at rest. Calculate the time it takes the object to go a) from 0.32 to 0.16 m
b) from 0.16 m to 0

i can do a but don't understand why when i do the calculation x is not -1/2 and is 1/2

Homework Equations


x=Asin(wt)




The Attempt at a Solution



so for first part 1/2 = 0.32 cos (2+2/9)*pi * t

i get 0.15 correct answer and for part b i do the same thing because it is the same distance excpt i shift the graph so t1 is at 0.16 like this 0.16 = a cos ((wt) - pi/4)
 
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If 0.15s is the correct value for the time to reach 0.16m from 0.32m, then to reach 0 from 0.32m is the time for exactly one quarter of a period. (=0.9s/4)
The time from 0.16m to zero is then just the time for the quarter period minus your first answer.
 
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