Energy in SHM: If We Double Only the Amplitude of a Vibrating

Multiple Choice

Energy in SHM: If we double only the amplitude of a vibrating ideal mass-and-spring system, the mechanical energy of the system

A) increases by a factor of .
B) increases by a factor of 2.
C) increases by a factor of 3.
D) increases by a factor of 4.
E) does not change.