An Object Attached to an Ideal Spring Executes Simple Harmonic

question 449

Multiple Choice

An object attached to an ideal spring executes simple harmonic motion. If you want to double its total energy, you could

• A) double both the mass and amplitude of vibration.
• B) double the mass.
• C) double both the amplitude and force constant (spring constant).
• D) double the force constant (spring constant) of the spring.
• E) double the amplitude of vibration.

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Definitions:

Partial Reinforcement

is a conditioning strategy in which a reward is not provided every time a desired behavior is exhibited, leading to more resilient learned behaviors.

Fixed Ratio

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded only after a certain number of responses have been made, resulting in a consistent and high rate of responding.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after a random number of responses, leading to a high resistance to extinction.

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, leading to a pattern of responses.