What is the phase constant for the harmonic oscillator with the position function x(t) given in

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What is the phase constant for the harmonic oscillator with the position function x(t) given in Fig. 15- 30 if the position function has the form x = xm cos(wt + phi)? The vertical axis scale is set by xs = 6.0 cm.
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can you explain why The other “root” (-4.37 rad) can be rejected on the grounds that it would lead to a
positive slope at t = 0? - this is in the solution manual

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