The position of an object that is oscillating on a spring is given by the equation x = (17.4 cm)cos[(5.46 s^-1)t].What is the angular frequency for this motion? A)0.183 rad/s B)5.46 rad/s C)2.34 rad/s D)17.4 rad/s E)0.869 rad/s

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In the given equation x = (17.4 cm)cos[(5.46 rad/s)t], the angular frequency is the coefficient of 't' inside the cosine function, which is 5.46 rad/s. Therefore, the correct option is B.

The Position of an Object That Is Oscillating on a Spring