Suppose a mass is attached to the end of a horizontal oscillating spring of spring constant. Choose the answer that will double the frequency of oscillation.

A. Quadruple the mass, or quadruple the spring constant.
B. Divide the mass by four, or quadruple the spring constant
C. Divide the mass by two, or double the spring constant
D. Divide the mass by 2, or multiply the spring constant by 2


Answer: B. Divide the mass by four, or quadruple the spring constant.

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