If the Amplitude of the Motion of a Simple Harmonic

question 39

Multiple Choice

If the amplitude of the motion of a simple harmonic oscillator is doubled,by what factor does the maximum speed of the oscillator change?

• A)2
• B)4
• C)It does not change.
• D)1/2
• E)1/4

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