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, or Decrease  If the spring constant is cut in half (looser spring), the frequency will _______.
Increase, Stay the same, or Decrease  If the spring constant is doubled (stiffer spring), the period will _______.
Increase, Stay the same, or Decrease  If the mass of the block is doubled, the period will _______.
Increase, Stay the same, or Decrease  If the amplitude of the motion is cut in half, the period will ______.

Explanation / Answer

Decrease
Decrease

increase
Stay the same

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