A body moving with simple harmonic motion has an amplitude of 1

In summary, we can determine the velocity and acceleration of a body with simple harmonic motion, given an amplitude of 1 meter and a time for one complete oscillation of 2 seconds. After 0.4 seconds from the mean position, the velocity is 0.98 m/s and the acceleration is +0.37 m/s^2, calculated using the formulas Vx = w root(r^2-x^2) and ax = w^2.X. The values of X = 0.95 and t = 0.1 were obtained by considering the position of the body at 0.4 seconds from the mean position, which was found to be 18° away from the mean position.
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A body moving with simple harmonic motion has an amplitude of 1 meter and the time for one complete oscillation is 2 seconds . Determine the velocity and acceleration of the body after 0.4 second from the mean position ?

this is the answer :
Vx = w root(r^2-x^2)
ax=w^2.X

w= 2Pi/t = 2Pi/2 = Pi rad/s
x=rcosewt
= 1 X cos Pi X 0.1 =
cose18= 0.95

Using
Vx = w root(r^2-x^2)
Vx = PI X root(1^2 - 0.95^2 )
Vx = 0.98 m/s

ax = W^2.X
=Pi^2 0.95
ax = +.37 m/s^2

My questions now form where they got t = 0.1 and and how they find X = 0.95
(the answer is not clear can please explain to me the answer )
 
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hi manal950! :smile:

(try using the X2 button just above the Reply box :wink:)

0.4 s is 0.4π radians, = 72°

and the mean position is at 90°

so 72° from the mean position is at 18° (and cos18° = 0.95) :wink:
 

Related to A body moving with simple harmonic motion has an amplitude of 1

1. What is simple harmonic motion?

Simple harmonic motion is a type of periodic motion in which the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement of the object from its equilibrium position. This means that the object moves back and forth in a regular pattern, with a constant amplitude and frequency.

2. What does it mean for a body to have an amplitude of 1?

The amplitude of a body in simple harmonic motion represents the maximum displacement of the object from its equilibrium position. In this case, an amplitude of 1 means that the object's maximum displacement is 1 unit away from its equilibrium position.

3. How does the amplitude affect the motion of a body in simple harmonic motion?

The amplitude of a body in simple harmonic motion determines the maximum potential energy and the maximum kinetic energy of the object. A larger amplitude results in a higher potential and kinetic energy, leading to a larger range of motion and a longer period of oscillation.

4. Can the amplitude change during simple harmonic motion?

Yes, the amplitude of a body in simple harmonic motion can change if an external force is applied to the system. This can cause the object to move with a larger or smaller amplitude, depending on the strength of the external force.

5. Is simple harmonic motion a realistic model for real-world systems?

Simple harmonic motion is a simplified model that is often used to describe the motion of many systems in nature, such as pendulums, springs, and sound waves. While these systems may not exhibit perfect simple harmonic motion, the model is still useful in understanding and predicting their behavior.

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