⚙️ap physics c: mechanics review

Vmax = Aω

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

The maximum velocity (vmax) of an object undergoing simple harmonic motion is equal to the amplitude (A) multiplied by the angular frequency (ω).

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