Answer: 0.0146m
Explanation: The formula that defines the velocity of a simple harmonic motion is given as
v = ω√A² - x²
Where v = linear velocity, A = amplitude = 1.69cm = 0.0169m, x = displacement.
The maximum speed of a simple harmonic motion is derived when x = A, hence v = ωA
One half of maximum speed = speed of motion
3ωA/2 = ω√A² - x²
ω cancels out on both sides of the equation, hence we have that
A/2 = √A² - x²
(0.0169)/2 = √(0.0169² - x²)
0.00845 = √(0.0169² - x²)
By squaring both sides, we have that
0.00845² = 0.0169² - x²
x² = 0.0169² - 0.00845²
x² = 0.0002142
x = √0.0002142
x = 0.0146m
