SHM - Pendulum and Mass on a spring

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In summary, the conversation discusses a mathematical equation involving the periods of a pendulum and a spring mass system. The equation is simplified and the concept of using different symbols for changed quantities is suggested. It is also recommended to take ratios to simplify the equation further.
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Homework Statement
The time period of oscillation of a simple pendulum of length l is the same as the time period of oscillation of a mass M attached to a vertical spring. The length and mass are then changed. Which row, A to D (see attachment), in the table would give a simple pendulum with a time period twice that of the spring oscillations?
Relevant Equations
T = 2π√(l/g): Mass on a pendulum
T = 2π√(m/k): Mass on a spring
I have only be able to write something like:

2x(2π√(l/g)) = 2π√(m/k)
2π is a constant therefore; 2x(√(l/g)) = √(m/k)
You could square both sides; 2^2x(l/g) = (m/k)

But now I'm lost as to how to proceed.

PS- Book answer is B

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Shaye said:
2x(2π√(l/g)) = 2π√(m/k)
Does this look right to you? It says
2*(Pendulum period) = (Spring mass period)
If a father's age is twice that of his son's age, would you write
2*(father' age) = (son's age) ?

Aside from that, I would recommend that you write the new periods using different symbols for the changed length and mass and then take ratios for the periods cancelling quantities that remain unchanged.
 
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