Solutions to Simple Harmonic Motion second order differential equation

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The discussion focuses on the solutions to the second-order differential equation governing simple harmonic motion, expressed as $$\frac{d^2s}{dt^2}=-k^2s$$ with a positive constant k. The primary solution discussed is the sinusoidal function $$s=Acos/sin(\omega t + \delta)$$, where A represents amplitude, ##\omega## is the angular frequency, and ##\delta## is the phase displacement. It is established that a second-order differential equation has two independent solutions, which are encapsulated by the amplitude and phase parameters.

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  • Understanding of second-order differential equations
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  • Basic grasp of amplitude, frequency, and phase displacement
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All simple harmonic motion must satisfy
$$\frac{d^2s}{dt^2}=-k^2s$$
for a positive value k.
The most well known solution is the sinusoidal one
$$ s=Acos/sin(\omega t + \delta)$$
A is amplitude, ##\omega##is related to frequency and ##\delta## is phase displacement.
My lecturer said that there might be other functions that satisfy the second order differential equation and I would like to know some other solution to the equation
 
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A second order differential equation has two independent solutions. With the amplitude and phase parameters you are covering both of those.
 
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