Simple Harmonic Motion: If the angular frequency of the motion of a simple harmonic oscillator is doubled, by what factor does the maximum acceleration of the oscillator change?
A. 2
B. 4
C. It does not change.
D. 1/2
E. 1/4
Answer: B
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