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AP Physics C: Mechanics/Unit 7 – Oscillations
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SHM Phase Space Ellipse and Spring Constant

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The motion of a particle in simple harmonic motion (SHM) is represented by an ellipse in a velocity-versus-position phase space diagram. If the spring constant of the system is doubled while the mass remains constant, how does the shape of the ellipse change?

A

The ellipse becomes narrower horizontally

B

The ellipse remains unchanged in shape

C

The ellipse becomes wider horizontally

D

The ellipse becomes taller vertically

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