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

question 35

Multiple Choice

Two 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)2k
• C)k/2

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