Doubling only the amplitude of a vibrating mass-on-a-spring system produces what effect on the system frequency?

A) increases the frequency by a factor of 5
B) increases the frequency by a factor of 4
C) increases the frequency by a factor of 3
D) increases the frequency by a factor of 2
E) produces no change


E

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