The equation of motion of a particle undergoing simple harmonic motion in the y direction is y = (2.0 cm) sin(0.60 s-1 t)

At time t = 0.60 s determine the particle's (a) position, (b) velocity, and (c) acceleration.


(a) 0.70 cm (b) 1.1 cm/s (c) -0.25 cm/s2

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A uniform rod is 2.0 m long. The rod is pivoted about a horizontal, frictionless pin through one end. The rod is released from rest at the horizontal position. What is the angular acceleration of the rod at the instant the rod makes an angle of 70° with the horizontal?

a. 3.7 rad/s2 b. 1.3 rad/s2 c. 2.5 rad/s2 d. 4.9 rad/s2 e. 1.9 rad/s2

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The 105°W longitude meridian is the center of the ______________ Standard Time zone in the United States

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A nucleon is

A) a neutron or a proton. B) a nucleus made of neutrons only. C) a neutron or proton when in the nucleus. D) a neutron, proton, or positron when in the nucleus. E) a neutron or positron when in the nucleus.

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