Two Identical Vertical Springs S₁ and S₂ Have Masses M₁

question 60

Multiple Choice

Two identical vertical springs S₁ and S₂ have masses m₁ = 400 g and m₂ = 800 g attached to them. If m₁ causes spring S₁ to stretch by 4 cm, what is the ratio of the potential energy of S₁ and S₂? Use g = 10 m/s².

• A) 2:1
• B) 1:2
• C) 1:3
• D) 4:1
• E) 1:4

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