The angle o represents the phase shift, determined by the initial conditions of the experiment or the position of the weight at t = 0. If the weight is at its maximum positive position (weight is above equilibrium) at t= 0, then 0 = 0
If the weight is at its maximum negative position (spring is stretched and weight is below equilibrium) att = 0, then
$ = . If the weight is traveling in the negative direction and passing through equilibrium at t=0, then $ = . In
the response box, describe the initial condition of our experiment; specifically, describe the position of the weight
and the direction in which it was traveling.