12. Which curve listed below describes the velocity of a simple harmonic oscillator (as a function of time) that begins its motion at maximum displacement on the right of the system. Use the F.O.R. wherein + is to the right with x = 0 at the center. A. A positive cosine curve B. A positive sine curve C. A negative cosine curve D. A negative sine curve

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12.
Which curve listed below describes the velocity of a simple harmonic oscillator
(as a function of time) that begins its motion at maximum displacement on the
right of the system. Use the F.O.R. wherein + is to the right with x = 0 at the
center.
A. A positive cosine curve
B. A positive sine curve
C. A negative cosine curve
D. A negative sine curve
Transcribed Image Text:12. Which curve listed below describes the velocity of a simple harmonic oscillator (as a function of time) that begins its motion at maximum displacement on the right of the system. Use the F.O.R. wherein + is to the right with x = 0 at the center. A. A positive cosine curve B. A positive sine curve C. A negative cosine curve D. A negative sine curve
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