A Mass M Is Attached to a Spring with Spring

question 38

Multiple Choice

A mass M is attached to a spring with spring constant k. When this system is set in motion with amplitude A, it has a period T. What is the period if the amplitude of the motion is increased to 2A?

• A)2T
• B)T/2
• C) T
• D)4T

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