If you double the amplitude of a harmonic oscillator, the oscillator's period
A) Decreases by a factor of 2 .
B) Decreases by a factor of $\sqrt{2}$.
C) Does not change.
D) Increases by a factor of $\sqrt{2}$.
E) Increases by a factor of 2 .
F) Changes by some other factor (specify).

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The period of a harmonic oscillator is independent of its amplitude. It depends only on the mass and the spring constant (or other equivalent parameters in different types of oscillators).

If You Double the Amplitude of a Harmonic Oscillator, the Oscillator's