Physics

Problem

At a certain instant, the displacement of an SHM particle is

+5\,\text{cm}

and the slope of its displacement–time curve at that point is

-20\,\text{cm s}^{-1}

. If the time period of motion is

2.0\,\text{s}

, determine the amplitude of oscillation. a)

5.3\,\text{cm}

10.0\,\text{cm}

8.1\,\text{cm}

6.4\,\text{cm}