Increasing the amplitude of a mass-and-spring system causes what kind of change in the resonant frequency of the system? (Assume no other changes in the system.)

A)

The frequency increases.
B)

The frequency decreases.
C)

There is no change in the frequency.
D)

The frequency depends on the displacement, not the amplitude.


C

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