In an engine, a piston oscillates with simple harmonic motion so that its position varies according to the expression, x = 7.00 cos⁡(t + π/5) where x is in centimeters and t is in seconds. (a) At t = 0, find the position of the piston. cm (b) At t = 0, find velocity of the piston. cm/s (c) At t = 0, find acceleration of the piston. cm/s2 (d) Find the period and amplitude of the motion. period s amplitude cm

In an engine, a piston oscillates with simple harmonic motion so that its position varies according to the expression, x = 7.00 cos⁡(t + π/5) where x is in centimeters and t is in seconds. (a) At t = 0, find the position of the piston. cm (b) At t = 0, find velocity of the piston. cm/s (c) At t = 0, find acceleration of the piston. cm/s2 (d) Find the period and amplitude of the motion. period s amplitude cm

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In an engine, a piston oscillates with simple harmonic motion so that its position varies according to the expression,
x = 7.00 cos ( t + π 5 )
where x is in centimeters and t is in seconds. (a) At t = 0 , find the position of the piston. c m (b) At t = 0 , find velocity of the piston. c m / s (c) At t = 0 , find acceleration of the piston. c m / s 2 (d) Find the period and amplitude of the motion. period s amplitude c m

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