An Object Is Attached to a Spring and Its Frequency

question 27

Multiple Choice

An object is attached to a spring and its frequency of oscillation is measured.Then another object is connected to the first object,and the resulting mass is four times the original value.By what factor is the frequency of oscillation changed?

• A)1/4
• B)1/2
• C)1/16
• D)4

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Definitions:

Indifferent

Having no particular interest or sympathy; being unconcerned or neutral towards a specific outcome or item.

Transitive Preferences

A principle in which if an individual prefers option A over B, and B over C, then they also prefer A over C.

Preferred

Indicating a greater liking for one alternative over another or others.

Marginal Rate

The rate at which a change is made from one level to another, often used in the context of taxes or interest rates.