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Homework Statement
Speed of particle executing simple harmonic motion with amplitude A is half of the maximum speed. At that instant, displacement of the particle is ?
Harmonic motion is a type of periodic motion in which a particle or object moves back and forth around a stable equilibrium position, with a constant amplitude and frequency.
A simple harmonic oscillator is a theoretical model that describes harmonic motion. It consists of a mass attached to a spring, with the spring providing the restoring force that causes the oscillations.
The equation for harmonic motion is x(t) = A*cos(ωt + φ), where x is the displacement from equilibrium, A is the amplitude, ω is the angular frequency, and φ is the phase angle.
The frequency of harmonic motion is inversely proportional to the period. This means that as the frequency increases, the period decreases, and vice versa.
Damping is the gradual decrease in the amplitude of harmonic motion over time. It can be caused by external factors such as friction or air resistance. The more damping present, the faster the oscillations will decrease in amplitude and eventually come to a stop.