A mass oscillates on a horizontal frictionless surface with a period of

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A 0.40 kg0.40\,\text{kg} mass oscillates on a horizontal frictionless surface with a period of 0.80 s0.80\,\text{s}. If the mass is doubled while the spring remains unchanged, what is the new period? (a) 0.57 s0.57\,\text{s} (b) 0.80 s0.80\,\text{s} (c) 1.1 s1.1\,\text{s} (d) 1.6 s1.6\,\text{s}

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