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Simple Harmonic Motion: Time Period MCQ

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Time PeriodHardQuestion 31120

Question

A mass on a spring oscillates with period T. If mass is quadrupled, new period is:
  1. A
    T/4
  2. B
    T/2
  3. C
    2T
    Correct
  4. D
    4T

Correct answer

2T

Explanation

T ∝ √m. If m → 4m, T → 2T.

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