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If the mass increases, then the frequency of the free vibrations increases.

(a) True

(b) False

I got this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

My question comes from Damping Factor & Magnification Factor topic in chapter Longitudinal and Transverse Vibrations of Machine Dynamics

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Correct choice is (b) False

Easiest explanation: Frequency of free vibrations is given by (1/2π)√(g/d), from the given formula it is evident that it is independent of mass, Hence the given statement is false.

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