An object attached to an ideal spring executes simple harmonic motion. If you want to double the total energy of the object-spring system, you could
A) double the amplitude of vibration.
B) double the spring constant of the spring.
C) double both the amplitude and spring constant.
D) double the mass of the object.
E) double both the mass of the object and amplitude of vibration.
B
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