An Object Is Attached to a Spring,and Its Frequency of Oscillation

question 29

Multiple Choice

An object is attached to a spring,and its frequency of oscillation is measured.Then another object is connected to the first object,and the resulting mass is nine times the original value.By what factor is the frequency of oscillation changed?

• A) 9
• B) 3
• C) 1/3
• D) 1/9

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Definitions:

Generalizability

The extent to which the findings from a study can be applied to a wider population or different contexts.

Null Hypothesis

A statement that asserts there is no effect or no difference, and it is the hypothesis that researchers aim to test against.

Directional Hypothesis

A hypothesis that specifies the direction of an anticipated difference or relationship between variables.

Nondirectional Research Hypothesis

An assumption indicating a link between variables, yet lacks details on the direction of their relationship.