A mass–spring system has period when a mass is attached

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Problem

A mass–spring system has period

T

when a mass

m

is attached. If the period is changed to

0.50T

, which of the following best represents the new mass required? (a)

4m

(b)

m

(c)

0.25m

(d)

0.50m