SHM Equation

Rarely Tested

SHM Equation

### Formula

$$x=A\sin(\omega t+\phi)$$

### Alternative Form

$$x=A\cos(\omega t+\phi)$$

### Terminologies

- x → Displacement.

- A → Amplitude.

- ω → Angular frequency.

- t → Time.

- φ → Phase constant.

### Conditions / Special Cases

Maximum displacement:

$$x=A$$

Minimum displacement:

$$x=-A$$

### Usage

- Used to describe position of oscillating particles.

No related questions available for this formula yet.

Go back to topics

Join CAT 2026 course by 5-Time CAT 100%iler

Start your IIM journey with the right preparation and crack CAT 2026.