A Mass Attached to a Very Light Spring Executes Simple

question 25

Multiple Choice

A mass attached to a very light spring executes simple harmonic motion.If you want to double its total energy,you should

• A)double the amplitude of vibration while changing nothing else.
• B)double the force constant of the spring while changing nothing else.
• C)double both the amplitude and force constant.
• D)double the mass while changing nothing else.
• E)double both the mass and amplitude of vibration.

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