Leumas Physics

SHM Maximum Acceleration

a_max = ω^2·A

What it says

The maximum acceleration of a simple harmonic oscillator equals its angular frequency squared times its amplitude.

Symbols

SymbolQuantityDimension
a_maxMaximum acceleration (m/s^2)L T^-2
ωAngular frequency (rad/s)T^-1
AAmplitude (m)L

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