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In simple harmonic motion, if the maximum displacement (amplitude) is doubled, how does this affect the maximum velocity of the oscillating object?.
- A.The maximum velocity doubles.
- B.The maximum velocity remains the same.
- C.The maximum velocity is halved.
- D.The maximum velocity quadruples.
Model answer
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- The maximum velocity doubles.
Explanation
Why this works
The maximum velocity in SHM is given by v_max = Aω. If the amplitude A is doubled, the maximum velocity also doubles, as it is directly proportional to the amplitude.
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