Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences

3rd Edition

ISBN: 9780471198260

Author: Mary L. Boas

Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated

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Chapter 8.1, Problem 5P

Find the position x of a particle at time t if its acceleration is d 2 x / d t 2 = A sin ω t .

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