Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Oscillations and Waves - Problems - Page 323: 26

Answer

After $t = 0$, the next three times the two objects simultaneously pass through the origin are $t = \pi$, $t = 2\pi$, and $t=3\pi$.

Work Step by Step

First, $x_A = (2.0~m)~sin(4.0t)$ If object A is at the origin, then $x_A = 0$. Therefore; $x_A = (2.0~m)~sin(4.0t) = 0$ $sin(4.0t) = 0$ $4.0t = n\pi$ (for some integer $n$) $t = \frac{n\pi}{4.0}$ (for some integer $n$) Next, $x_B = (5.0~m)~sin(3.0t)$ If object B is at the origin, then $x_B = 0$. Therefore; $x_B = (5.0~m)~sin(3.0t) = 0$ $sin(3.0t) = 0$ $3.0t = n\pi$ (for some integer $n$) $t = \frac{n\pi}{3.0}$ (for some integer $n$) After $t = 0$, the next three times the two objects simultaneously pass through the origin are $t = \pi$, $t = 2\pi$, and $t=3\pi$.
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