A particle executing simple harmonic motion of period is at a displacement on the…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Oscillations · Oscillations

Problem

A particle executing simple harmonic motion of period TT is at a displacement x=A2x=\dfrac{A}{2} on the positive side and is moving towards the mean position. How much time will elapse before it first reaches the displacement x=−A2x=-\dfrac{A}{2}? Express your answer in terms of TT.

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