A block of mass \( M \) is placed on a frictionless horizontal surface and is attached to two identical, ideal springs, each with a spring constant \( k \). In Scenario 1, the springs are connected in parallel, such that both springs are directly attached to both the wall and the block. In Scenario 2, the springs are connected in series, such that one spring is attached to the wall and the other is attached between the first spring and the block. The block is displaced from equilibrium in both scenarios and released. If \( f_1 \) is the frequency of oscillation in Scenario 1 and \( f_2 \) is the frequency of oscillation in Scenario 2, what is the ratio \( \dfrac{f_1}{f

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