A Mass-Spring System on a Horizontal Frictionless Surface Is Set

question 11

Multiple Choice

A mass-spring system on a horizontal frictionless surface is set in simple harmonic motion with amplitude A.The mass is then doubled and the system is again set into simple harmonic motion with the same amplitude.Which of the following is true about the total mechanical energy of the system due to doubling the mass?

• A)It has doubled.
• B)It has quadrupled.
• C)It has halved.
• D)It has not changed.

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