Question

You decide to take your younger brother to the park for a fun afternoon. You notice that one ride is basically a seat attached to an old car spring. When a person sits on it, the spring vibrates rapidly but when in a car the spring vibrates much more slowly. This is because__________.

Answer 1

Larger mass results in a lower frequency

Step-by-step explanation:

The frequency of a vibration is determined by the amount of mass, and the stiffness of the spring. A higher mass like the mass of your brother results in lower and therefore slower, frequencies.

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