If the amplitude 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

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The maximum speed $v_{max}$ of a simple harmonic oscillator is directly proportional to the amplitude $A$, as given by the equation $v_{max} = \omega A$, where $\omega$ is the angular frequency. Therefore, if the amplitude is doubled, the maximum speed also doubles.

If the Amplitude of the Motion of a Simple Harmonic