College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 13 - Vibrations and Waves - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 483: 6

Answer

The frequency of the vibration of mass-spring system is $f=\frac{1}{2\times pi}\sqrt \frac{k}{m}$ k being the spring constant and m the mass. The frequency is inversely proportional to mass. So to increase the frequency of vibration, the mass has to be decreased.

Work Step by Step

The frequency of the vibration of mass-spring system is $f=\frac{1}{2\times pi}\sqrt \frac{k}{m}$ k being the spring constant and m the mass. The frequency is inversely proportional to mass. So to increase the frequency of vibration, the mass has to be decreased.
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