A block rests on a horizontal frictionless table. It is attached to a spring and

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A block rests on a horizontal frictionless table. It is attached to a spring and set into motion. Consider what will happen to the frequency or period in each of the following situations.

Increase/stay the same/decrease?

1. If the spring constant is cut in half (looser spring), the period will _______.

2. If the spring constant is cut in half (looser spring), the frequency will _______.

3. If the mass of the block is cut in half, the period will _______.

4. If the amplitude of the motion is cut in half, the frequency will ______.

Explanation / Answer

1)increase

2)decrease

3)decrease

4)stay the same

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