to find v(max) and a(max) we use x=Acos(wt) in the solution, we substitute sin(wt) and cos(wt) with -1. Why?

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Physics for scientist and engineers, 6th edition
Chapter 14- Oscillations
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to find v(max) and a(max) we use x=Acos(wt)
in the solution, we substitute sin(wt) and cos(wt) with -1. Why?

 

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