What is Maximum Velocity of Mass in SHM Homework?

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The maximum velocity of a mass in a mass-spring system is determined using the equation V = ωA, where ω represents the angular frequency and A is the amplitude. In the given problem, the displacement is defined as x(t) = (0.120 m) sin(1.73 t), leading to an angular frequency (ω) of 1.73 rad/s and an amplitude (A) of 0.120 m. The calculated maximum velocity is 0.2076 m/s, which rounds to 0.208 m/s, confirming option D as the correct answer.

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Homework Statement


The displacement of the mass in a mass-spring system is given by the expression x(t) =(0.120 m) sin(1.73 t). What is the maximum velocity of the mass?*

A.* 0.348 m/s

B.* 0.307 m/s

C.* 0.256 m/s

D.* 0.208 m/s

E.* 0.175 m/s*



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V=omegaA



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I'm guess that's the equation I need to use because the answer is .208 m/s but I don't understand how that works. because one value is the period and the other is the amplitude for that equation to work i need the angular frequency?
 
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You can view the equation as x(t) = d*sin(ωt) = d*sin(2πft) where d is the maximum displacement, ω is the angular velocity, f is the angular frequency. In this case, ω = 1.73 rad/s.
 
that makes sense. You guys have been really great this semester and I really appreciate the help.
 

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