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The angle 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 = 0. If the weight is at its maximum negative position (spring is stretched and weight is below equilibrium) at t = 0, then . If the weight is traveling in the negative direction and passing through equilibrium at t = 0, then . 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.

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Answer:

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

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