A Mass M Is Attached to a Vertical Spring with a Force

question 93

Multiple Choice

A mass m is attached to a vertical spring with a force constant k, it oscillates with a period T. If the spring is cut to one third of its original length and the same mass is attached to it, the new period of oscillation will be

• A) less than T.
• B) greater than T.
• C) equal to T.
• D) It could be greater or less than T, depending on how you cut the spring.

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