An objects motion is described by the equation d4sinpit The
An object\'s motion is described by the equation d=4sin(pi*t). The displacement, d, is measured in meters. the time, t, is measured in seconds.
Part I: What is the object\'s position at t=0? Be sure to include appropriate units. Show work.
Part II: What is the object\'s maximum displacement from its resting position. Be sure to include appropriate units. Show work.
Part III: How much time is required for one oscillation? Be sure to include appropriate units. Show work.
Part IV: What is the frequency of this motion? Be sure to include appropriate units. Explain.
Part V: What will the height of the object be at t=1.75 seconds. Show work
Solution
d = 4sin(pi*t)
1) at t=0 ; d= 4sin(pi*0) =0 metres
2) Max. value of d = 4sin(pi*t) = 4metres at t= pi/2 seconds
3) One oscillation menas 1 time period.
Time period of d = 4sin(pi*t): T = 2pi/pi = 2 seconds
4) Frequency = 1/T = 1/2 per seconds = 0.5 per seconds
5) At t= 1.75sec
d = 4sin(pi*1.75) = -0.707 mt
Object is below the y axis at 0.707 mt

