Question

An elastic band is hung on a hook and a mass is hung on the lower end of the band. When the mass is pulled downward and then released, it vibrates vertically. The equation of motion is s = 9 cos(t) + 9 sin(t), t ≥ 0, where s is measured in centimeters and t in seconds. (Take the positive direction to be downward.) (a) Find the velocity and acceleration at time t.

Answer 1

Answer:

v(t) = s′(t) = −9sin(t)+9cos(t)

a(t) = v′(t) = −9cos(t) −9sin(t)

Explanation:

Given that

s = 9 cos(t) + 9 sin(t), t ≥ 0

Then acceleration and velocity is

v(t) = s′(t) = −9sin(t)+9cos(t)

a(t) = v′(t) = −9cos(t) −9sin(t)