The position of a glider attached to an ideal spring on an air track is given by

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

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The position of a glider attached to an ideal spring on an air track is given by x(t)=0.10 sin⁡(6.0t) mx(t)=0.10\,\sin(6.0t)\,\text{m}, where tt is in seconds and positive xx is to the right of equilibrium. The spring constant is k=50 N/mk = 50 \text{ N/m}. Determine the restoring force acting on the glider at t=0.40 st = 0.40 \text{ s}. State your answer with proper sign and units.

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