A student measures the maximum speed of a block undergoing simple harmonic oscillations of amplitude A on the end of an ideal spring. If the block is replaced by one with twice the mass but the amplitude of its oscillations remains the same, then the maximum speed of the block will-

A decrease by a factor of 4

B decrease by a factor of 2

C decrease by a factor of √2

D remain the same

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

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