If the frequency of the motion of a simple harmonic oscillator is doubled, by what factor does the maximum speed of the oscillator change?
A) 2
B) 4
C) It does not change.
D) 1/2
E) 1/4

Question

If the frequency of the motion of a simple harmonic oscillator is doubled, by what factor does the maximum speed of the oscillator change?
A) 2
B) 4
C) It does not change.
D)  1/2 
E)  1/4

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The maximum speed of a simple harmonic oscillator is directly proportional to the frequency. Therefore, if the frequency is doubled, the maximum speed also doubles.

If the Frequency of the Motion of a Simple Harmonic