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Velocity vs Time
Key Concepts — Velocity vs Time
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Velocity in SHM: v(t) = dx/dt = −Aω·sin(ωt + φ).
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Maximum velocity v_max = Aω, occurs at equilibrium (x = 0).
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Minimum velocity (= 0) at extremes (x = ±A).
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Energy view: KE = ½mv² maximum at center, zero at extremes.
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v vs x relation: v² = ω²(A² − x²) ⇒ v = ω·√(A² − x²).
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v leads x by π/2 in phase (v = Aω cos shifted by 90° from x = A sin).
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On v-x phase plot: ellipse with semi-axes A (x) and Aω (v).
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Used in calculating KE distribution and timing of SHM events.