Simple Harmonic Motion/Wave Motion

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Start date Sep 21, 2005
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The discussion focuses on finding the frequency, amplitude, and period of a particle's motion described by the function s = 2sin2tcos2t. The user simplifies the function to s = sin4t and calculates the amplitude as 1, the period as π/2, and the frequency as 2/π. The calculations are confirmed to be correct, assuming that the variable 2t is in radians. The thread concludes with appreciation for the assistance provided.

Sep 21, 2005

pippermay

Hi,

I need to find the frequency, amplitude, and period for the motion of a particle whose distance s from the origin is the given function.

s= 2sin2tcos2t.

This is what I came up with, can someone please tell me if I am doing this correctly.

sin2t = 2sintcost

s = sin4t

A= 1
P= Pi/2
F= 2/Pi

Thanks.

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Sep 21, 2005

Doc Al

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Looks good to me. (Assuming that 2t is in radians.)

Sep 22, 2005

pippermay

Thank you so much

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