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The graph shown was obtained from experimental measurements of the period of oscillations T for different masses M placed in the scale pan on the lower end of the spring balance. The most likely reason for the line not passing through the origin is that the

A

Spring did not obey Hook's Law

B

Amplitude of the oscillations was too large

C

Clock used needed regulating

D

Mass of the pan was neglected

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