Does Adding Mass to a Spring Change Its Amplitude Range?

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Hi. I need help with a quick concept. So there is a string hanging vertically making the bottom of the spring its equilibrium point.

A mass is added on it creating an amplitude.

If I were to pull down on the mass and let it oscillate passing its original equilibrium point, does that mean a spring has a minimum and maximum amplitude?
 
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soccer5454 said:
Hi. I need help with a quick concept. So there is a string hanging vertically making the bottom of the spring its equilibrium point.

A mass is added on it creating an amplitude.

If I were to pull down on the mass and let it oscillate passing its original equilibrium point, does that mean a spring has a minimum and maximum amplitude?
What do you think the term amplitude means when applied to an oscillation?