Two Springs,each with Spring Constant 33

question 76

Multiple Choice

Two springs,each with spring constant 33.0 N/m,are connected in parallel,and the combination is hung vertically from one end.A 18.0-N weight is then suspended from the other end of the combined spring.How far does the combined spring stretch as it comes to equilibrium?

• A)0.545 m
• B)0.136 m
• C)1.09 m
• D)0.273 m
• E)2.18 m

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