What is the frequency of a SHM with a given time period?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the maximum velocity of a simple harmonic motion (SHM) given an initial displacement of 0.05m and a time period of 1.2 seconds. Participants explore the relationship between frequency and time period, noting that frequency can be calculated using the formula f = 1/T. There is a focus on understanding how displacement varies with time and the need to differentiate the displacement expression to find velocity. The conversation emphasizes the importance of using the correct equations to derive the maximum speed in m/s. Overall, the thread seeks clarity on the calculations involved in SHM dynamics.
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SHM graph with displacement/time as the axes. Initial displacement is 0.05m and the time period is 1.2seconds. What is the maximum velocity?

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f = 1/T ? What would that produce? Let the units help you define the equation. You are trying to calculate a velocity, that requires the equation to produce units in m/s.

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Matt
 
Yeah that was a bit of a brain-fart, since then I have altered the initial post. I know I need displacement and time to give me a speed but surely its not as simple as d/t to give me 'maximum' speed.

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Alex
 
How does the displacement of the object vary with time?
All you have to do then, is to differentiate the expression to obtain a similar one for the object's velocity.
 
Boden1563,

Do you know how to calculate the frequency from the given value of the period?

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Matt
 

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