Answer:
0.5Hz
Explanation:
The general equation of the displacement, x, of a body undergoing simple harmonic motion at a given point in time (t) is given by;
x = A cos (ωt ± ∅) --------------------------(i)
where;
A = amplitude of the wave
ω = angular velocity of the wave
∅ = phase constant of the wave
From the question;
x = 5cos(π t + π/3) -----------------------------(ii)
Comparing equations (i) and (ii), the following deductions among others can be made;
A = 5cm
ω = π
But the angular velocity (ω) of the wave is related to its frequency (f) as follows;
ω = 2 π f --------------------(iii)
Substitute the value of ω = π into equation (iii) as follows;
π = 2 π f
Divide through by π;
1 = 2f
Solve for f;
f = 1/2
f = 0.5
Frequency (f) is measured in Hz. Therefore, the frequency of the oscillation is 0.5Hz
