Waves

SHM Maximum Velocity

Maximum speed occurs at equilibrium position.

Variables

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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