The displacement of a body performing simple harmonic motion is recorded every as…

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Problem

The displacement of a body performing simple harmonic motion is recorded every

0.25\,\text{s}

as follows (values in cm):

+4.0,\;0,\;-4.0,\;0,\;+4.0,\;0

. Using these data, determine: (i) the amplitude of oscillation, and (ii) the time period.