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lidoalex

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If we double only the spring constant of a vibrating ideal mass-and-spring system, the mechanical energy of the system
 
  A) increases by a factor of .
  B) increases by a factor of 2.
  C) increases by a factor of 3.
  D) increases by a factor of 4.
  E) does not change.

Question 2

If we double only the amplitude of a vibrating ideal mass-and-spring system, the mechanical energy of the system
 
  A) increases by a factor of .
  B) increases by a factor of 2.
  C) increases by a factor of 3.
  D) increases by a factor of 4.
  E) does not change.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

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Answer: D





 

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