A Vertical Spring System with a Bob Having Mass M

question 24

Multiple Choice

A vertical spring system with a bob having mass M is set into motion with amplitude A. When the bob is pulled instead to move with amplitude 2A, the following can be concluded:

• A) The period is half as large as before
• B) The period is unaffected
• C) The period is twice as large as before
• D) The period is about 0.7 times as large as before
• E) The period is about 1.4 times as large as before

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