A body oscillates with simple harmonic motion along the x axis. Its displacement varies with time according to the equation x = 5.0 sin (?t + ?/3). The velocity (in m/s) of the body at t = 1.0 s is

A. +7.9.
B. ?7.9.
C. ?14.
D. +14.
E. ?5.0.


Answer: B

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