Question

The angle o represents the phase shift, determined by the initial conditions of the experiment or the position of the weight at t = 0. If the weight is at its maximum positive position (weight is above equilibrium) at t = 0, then o = 0. If the weight is at its maximum negative position (spring is stretched and weight is below equilibrium) at t = 0, then o = pi. If the weight is traveling in the negative direction and passing through equilibrium at t = 0, then o = pi/2. In the response box, describe the initial condition of our experiment; specifically, describe the position of the weight and the direction in which it was traveling.

Answer 1

initially t=0 => c2sin(0)+c1cos(0) => y=0+c1 => y=0+5 => y=5

The weight was approaching the equilibrium position from the positive direction. The weight was on its way down, with the spring stretching

Explanation:

c1=5