By What Factor Must One Change the Weight Suspended Vertically

question 22

Multiple Choice

By what factor must one change the weight suspended vertically from a spring coil in order to increase its period of simple harmonic motion by five?

• A)1/25
• B)1/5
• C)5
• D)25
• E)1

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation with a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, usually with fixed dividends.

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock whose dividends accumulate if not paid in the agreed periods.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a stock or bond as stated by the issuer, often used in the accounting of capital accounts.

Dividend

A share of a company's profits paid out to its shareholders, typically in the form of cash or additional stock.