An Object (Object A) of Mass M Is Attached to a Spring

question 31

Multiple Choice

An object (object A) of mass M is attached to a spring with spring constant k. The other end of the spring is attached to a rigid wall. A second object (object B) of mass M is attached to two springs (one on each side of the object) , each with a spring constant of k/2 (the other ends of the springs are attached to rigid walls) . Each object is displaced and let go, causing harmonic motion. How does the frequency of oscillation of object A compare to that of object B?

• A)The frequencies are the same.
• B)The frequency of object B is higher than that of A.
• C)The frequency of object B is lower than that of A.

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