Simple Harmonic Motion: Solution x ( t ) Plotted Using Maple

First define the solution x ( t ) as a function of t :

> x := t -> -3*cos(2*t) - 4*sin(2*t) ;

Now plot the solution as t varies from 0 to 12 seconds.

> plot( x(t), t = 0.0 .. 12.0, thickness = 4 ) ;