MEDAL!! Write an equation for the simple harmonic motion of a ball on a spring that starts at its lowest point of 6 inches below equilibrium, bounces to it maximum height of 6 inches above equilibrium and returns to its lowest point in a total of 2 seconds. (think about amplitude and period)

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You have x(t)=Acos(wt+q) where A is your amplitude, w your frequency and q your phase.
A is given to you.
To find w, use the information about the period
To find q, consider x(0)

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