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This is a damped mechanical oscillator. Its motion is the most common behavior of all the dynamic systems. You have the option of changing the spring constant, k, (which will change its frequency) and the dashpot drag coefficient, b. For more information see Harmonic Oscillator Equations
A stiffer spring results in a higher frequency
A larger mass results in a lower frequency
A larger drag coefficent results in faster amplitude decay