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Simple Harmonic Motion -drawing graphs

Hello, i need help with drawing the SHM graphs...
Question: A mass is suspended on a string at equilibrium, the mass is then pulled down below equilibrium draw the displacement graph.

Their Answer:
Attachment not found
[THE GRAPH IS upside down] press *Ctrl+alt+down key.*
Can anyone explain why thats the answer?

Is the time started when they release the mass after they pulled it down to max displacement?
(edited 6 years ago)
Original post by joyoustele
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Odd Q as its a standard graph found in books/online. I can't see the attachment, but if they pull the mass down to a point below equilibrium and then release it, I'd expect t = 0 to be when the mass is at x(0) = - A.

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