The amplitude of a mass–spring oscillator is increased from to while the spring…

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Problem

The amplitude of a mass–spring oscillator is increased from

A

3A

while the spring constant remains unchanged. By what factor does the system’s total mechanical energy change? (a)

3

(b)

9

(c)

6

(d)

27