A particle executes simple harmonic motion with amplitude and period

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Problem

A particle executes simple harmonic motion with amplitude

5\,\text{cm}

and period

3.0\,\text{s}

. During each complete oscillation, for how long (in seconds) does the particle remain between the displacements

x=-2\,\text{cm}

and

x=+2\,\text{cm}

? (a) 1.13 (b) 0.79 (c) 1.50 (d) 0.39