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A simple harmonic oscillator has a frequency of 2.5 Hz and an amplitude of 0.05m. What is the period of the oscillations?

A

0.4s

B

0.2s

C

8s

D

20s

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The correct Answer is:
A

The period is the reciprocal of the frequency: `T=1//f=1//(2.5Hz)=0.4sec`.
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