Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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Chapter 13 - Oscillations About Equilibrium - Conceptual Questions - Page 445: 6

Answer

$A$ is the amplitude of motion, $B$ is the angular frequency of motion, the frequency is $\frac{B}{2\pi}$.

Work Step by Step

The constant $A$ is in units of meters. This is the amplitude of motion. The constant $B$ is the angular frequency $\omega$, defined in terms of radians per second $(rad/s)$. Note that the frequency of motion can be related with angular frequency using the formula $$f=\frac{\omega}{2\pi}$$ Therefore, if $B=\omega$, the frequency must be $\frac{B}{2\pi}$.
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