Three Identical Springs (X, Y, Z)are Arranged as Shown

question 9

Multiple Choice

Three identical springs (X, Y, Z) are arranged as shown.When a 4.0-kg mass is hung on X, the mass descends 3.0 cm.When a 6.0-kg mass is hung on Y, the mass descends:

• A)2.0 cm
• B)4.0 cm
• C)4.5 cm
• D)6.0 cm
• E)9.0 cm

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