Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2020 · Paper 11 · Question 2

The frequency f of vibration of a mass m supported by a spring with spring constant k is given by the equation f = Cm^p k^q where C is a constant with no units. What are the values of p and q?

1. Ap = −1/2, q = −1/2
2. Bp = −1/2, q = 1/2
3. Cp = 1/2, q = −1/2
4. Dp = 1/2, q = 1/2

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