If the Amplitude of the Motion of a Simple Harmonic

question 40

Multiple Choice

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

• A) 2
• B) 4
• C) 1
• D) 1/2
• E) 1/4

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