Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Oscillations - Problems - Page 436: 3

Answer

$a_{max}=37.8m/s^2$

Work Step by Step

To find the maximum acceleration, use the relation that $$a_{max}=A\omega ^2$$ for an undamped oscillator. To find omega, substitute the relation $$\omega=2\pi f$$ into the equation to get $$a_{max}=A(2\pi f)^2 = 4\pi^2Af^2$$ Substitute known values of $f=6.60Hz$ and $A=0.0220m$ to get a maximum acceleration of $$a_{max}=4\pi ^2(0.0220m)(6.60Hz)^2=37.8m/s^2$$
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