Oscillation Frequency with Springs in Series vs Parallel · CAP 2009 #11
Physics · mechanics
Problem
A body that is oscillating harmonically in the vertical direction is suspended from two identical springs connected in series. The frequency of oscillation is f₁. After the springs are disconnected and attached to the body in parallel, the frequency of the vertical oscillation of the body is equal to:
(a) f₁
(b) 2f₁
(c) f₁/4
(d) 4f₁
(e) f₁/√2