If the amplitude of the motion of a simple harmonic oscillator is doubled, by what factor does the frequency of the oscillator change?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 1
D) 1/2
E) 1/4

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The frequency of a simple harmonic oscillator is only dependent on the mass of the object and the spring constant, not the amplitude. Therefore, doubling the amplitude has no effect on the frequency of the oscillator.

If the Amplitude of the Motion of a Simple Harmonic