If a particle undergoes SHM with amplitude 0.16 m what is the total distance it travels in one period? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

Answer 1

As long as this is linear motion, then in one cycle the particle travels from neutral location, away 0.16m, back to neutral, then away in the opposite direction 0.16m, then back to the neutral location. That's 0.16 + 0.16 + 0.16 + 0.16 = 0.64 m