A particle performs simple harmonic motion described by

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Problem

A particle performs simple harmonic motion described by x=0.08cos⁡(20t) mx = 0.08\cos(20t)\,\text{m}, where tt is in seconds. (i) Find its displacement at t=0.20 st = 0.20\,\text{s}. (ii) Calculate its velocity at the same instant. (iii) Calculate its acceleration at the same instant.

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