Doubling the displacement from equilibrium of an object in simple harmonic motion will bring about a change in the magnitude of the object's acceleration by what factor?
A) 4.0
B) 2.0
C) 1.0
D) 0.5

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The magnitude of acceleration of an object in simple harmonic motion is directly proportional to the displacement from equilibrium. This means that if the displacement is doubled, the acceleration will also double. Therefore, the factor of change in magnitude of acceleration will be 2.0 (i.e. doubled). Choice B is the correct answer.

Doubling the Displacement from Equilibrium of an Object in Simple