Suppose a Spring Has Mass M and Spring Constant K

question 1

Multiple Choice

Suppose a spring has mass M and spring constant k and let . Suppose that the damping constant is so small that the damping force is negligible. If an external force is applied (the applied frequency equals the natural frequency) , use the method of undetermined coefficients to find the equation that describes the motion of the mass.

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