An object performing simple harmonic motion has a position x= - 5 (m) and velocity v=20 (m/s) at t= 0. If the angular frequency of the motion is w=2 (rad/s), what is the amplitude of the motion in meters?

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An object performing simple harmonic motion has a position x=- 5 (m) and velocity v=20 (m/s) at t = 0.
If the angular frequency of the motion is w=2 (rad/s), what is the amplitude of the motion in meters?
A) 4.47
В) 7.81
С) 8.54
D) 9.48
E) 11.18
Transcribed Image Text:An object performing simple harmonic motion has a position x=- 5 (m) and velocity v=20 (m/s) at t = 0. If the angular frequency of the motion is w=2 (rad/s), what is the amplitude of the motion in meters? A) 4.47 В) 7.81 С) 8.54 D) 9.48 E) 11.18
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