Question: Two divers with the same mass each stand on a diving board. The board for Diver A is set to be twice as stiff as

Two divers with the same mass each stand on a diving
board. The board for Diver A is set to be twice as stiff
as the board for Diver B. Both divers take one large
jump to start their boards moving, with Diver Bs jump
being twice as large as Diver As jump. Each diver
remains in contact with their board, and bounces up
and down with it several times.
A) Diver A
B) Diver B
C) Same for both divers.
1. Who will experience faster oscillations
(i.e., shorter period)?

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