A particle of 20 g is undergoing simple harmonic motion having amplitude of around 2.0 x 10-3 m and a maximum acceleration of magnitude 8.0 x 103 m/s2. The phase constant is -p/2 rad.
(i) State an equation for the force on the particle as the function of time. (Employ t for time t.)
(ii) Determine the period of the motion?
(iii) Determine the maximum speed of the particle?
(iv) Determine the net mechanical energy of the simple harmonic oscillator?