SHM Displacement

x = A\cos(\omega t + \phi)

Position as function of time in SHM.

Variables

x

Displacement

Position from equilibrium

m

A

Amplitude

Maximum displacement

m

ω

Angular frequency

ω = 2πf

rad/s

t

Time

Time

s

φ

Phase constant

Initial phase

rad

Derivation

Solution to d²x/dt² = -ω²x.

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