Three Identical Springs,each with Spring Constant K,are Attached in Parallel

question 30

Multiple Choice

Three identical springs,each with spring constant k,are attached in parallel to a mass,which is then set into simple harmonic motion.What would be the spring constant of a single spring which would result in the same frequency of oscillation as the parallel springs?

• A) k
• B) k/3
• C) 3k

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