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Question
What is an epoch?
Solution
The phase of a vibrating particle corresponding to time t = 0 is called the initial phase or epoch. At, t = φ, φ = φ0.
The constant φ0 is called the initial phase or epoch. It tells about the initial state of motion of the vibrating particle.
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