If we double only the amplitude of a vibrating ideal mass-and-spring system, the mechanical energy of the system
A) increases by a factor of .
B) increases by a factor of 2.
C) increases by a factor of 3.
D) increases by a factor of 4.
E) does not change.

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If we double only the amplitude of a vibrating ideal mass-and-spring system, the mechanical energy of the system
A) increases by a factor of . 
B) increases by a factor of 2. 
C) increases by a factor of 3. 
D) increases by a factor of 4. 
E) does not change.

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The Answer of If we double only the amplitude of a vibrating ideal mass-and-spring system, the mechanical energy of the system
A) increases by a factor of . 
B) increases by a factor of 2. 
C) increases by a factor of 3. 
D) increases by a factor of 4. 
E) does not change.

If We Double Only the Amplitude of a Vibrating Ideal