Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)
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Author: Richard Wolfson
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Chapter 2, Problem 78P
A particle’s position as a function of time is given by x = x0 sinωt, where x0 and ω are constants, (a) Find expressions for the velocity and acceleration, (b) What are the maximum values of velocity and acceleration? (Hint: Consult the table of derivatives in Appendix A.)
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