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SHM Maximum Velocity
v
ma
x
=
A
ω
Maximum speed occurs at equilibrium position.
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v_max
Maximum velocity
At equilibrium
m/s
A
Amplitude
Maximum displacement
m
ω
Angular frequency
ω = 2πf
rad/s
Derivation
Maximum of |v| = |−Aω sin(ωt + φ)| is Aω.
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