Doubling only the amplitude of a vibrating mass-on-a-spring system produces what effect on the system frequency?
A) increases the frequency by a factor of 2
B) increases the frequency by a factor of 3
C) produces no change
D) increases the frequency by a factor of 4

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Doubling the amplitude of a vibrating mass-on-a-spring system does not affect the system's frequency. The frequency of such a system is determined by the mass and the spring constant, according to the formula $f = \frac{1}{2\pi}\sqrt{\frac{k}{m}}$, where $f$ is the frequency, $k$ is the spring constant, and $m$ is the mass.

Doubling Only the Amplitude of a Vibrating Mass-On-A-Spring System Produces