Three Identical Springs, Each with Spring Constant K, Are Attached

question 30

Multiple Choice

Three identical springs, each with spring constant k, are attached in parallel to a mass, which is then set into simple harmonic motion. What would be the spring constant of a single spring which would result in the same frequency of oscillation as the parallel springs?

• A) k
• B) k/3
• C) 3k

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