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7.6 Exercise 63

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Create a function modeling the described behavior. Then, calculate the desired result using a calculator.

A spring attached to a ceiling is pulled down 11 cm from equilibrium and released. After 2 seconds, the amplitude has decreased to 6 cm. The spring oscillates 8 times each second. Find when the spring first comes between −0.1 - 0.1 and 0.1 cm, 0.1 \textrm{ }\text{cm}, effectively at rest.

OpenStax Precalculus 2e, 7.6 Modeling with Trigonometric Functions, exercise 63

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