A mass on a spring vibrates horizontally on a smooth, level surface as shown in the figure. Its equation of motion is x(t) = 10 sin⁡(t), where t is in seconds and x is in centimeters. (a) Find the velocity and acceleration at time t. (b) Find the position, velocity, and acceleration of the mass at time t = π/3. In what direction is the mass moving at that time?

A mass on a spring vibrates horizontally on a smooth, level surface as shown in the figure. Its equation of motion is x(t) = 10 sin⁡(t), where t is in seconds and x is in centimeters. (a) Find the velocity and acceleration at time t. (b) Find the position, velocity, and acceleration of the mass at time t = π/3. In what direction is the mass moving at that time?

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A mass on a spring vibrates horizontally on a smooth, level surface as shown in the figure. Its equation of motion is x ( t ) = 10 sin ( t ) , where t is in seconds and x is in centimeters. (i) (a) Find the velocity and acceleration at time t . (b) Find the position, velocity, and acceleration of the mass at time t = π / 3 . In what direction is the mass moving at that time?

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