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SHM Maximum Velocity

v_max = ω·A

What it says

The maximum speed of a simple harmonic oscillator is the product of its angular frequency and its amplitude.

Symbols

SymbolQuantityDimension
v_maxMaximum velocity (m/s)L T^-1
ωAngular frequency (rad/s)T^-1
AAmplitude (m)L

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