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Simple Harmonic Motion- Spring problem
A 12.5 kg mass is suspended on a 1e^5 N/m spring. The mass oscillates up and down from the equilibrium position
[tex]y(t)= Asin(wt+\phi)[/tex]
Find the amplitude of the oscillating mass
Initial position- 4.9 cm
Initial velocity= +8.64 m/s
Time= 0
No idea, see below
Ok, I found the frequency, which is 89.44 1/s. But, I don't know how to figure out the amplitude of this thing with the information given. I've looked, and I can't find a formula to use. If someone could show me what formula I'm supposed to use, it would be greatly appreciated.
Homework Statement
A 12.5 kg mass is suspended on a 1e^5 N/m spring. The mass oscillates up and down from the equilibrium position
[tex]y(t)= Asin(wt+\phi)[/tex]
Find the amplitude of the oscillating mass
Initial position- 4.9 cm
Initial velocity= +8.64 m/s
Time= 0
Homework Equations
No idea, see below
The Attempt at a Solution
Ok, I found the frequency, which is 89.44 1/s. But, I don't know how to figure out the amplitude of this thing with the information given. I've looked, and I can't find a formula to use. If someone could show me what formula I'm supposed to use, it would be greatly appreciated.
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