Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Oscillations and Waves - Misconceptual Questions - Page 321: 4

Answer

Choice B.

Work Step by Step

The relation between frequency, spring constant, and mass is given by equation 11-6b, $f = \frac{1}{2 \pi}\sqrt{\frac{k}{m}}$. Evidently, the frequency can be increased by increasing k or decreasing m. The frequency of oscillation is independent of the amplitude of oscillation.
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