Two Identical Springs with Spring Constant 50 N/m Support a 5.0

question 20

Multiple Choice

Two identical springs with spring constant 50 N/m support a 5.0 N weight as in the picture below.What is the change in length of each spring when the weight is hung on the springs?

• A)2.9 cm
• B)5.0 cm
• C)5.8 cm
• D)7.5 cm
• E)10.0 cm

---

Definitions:

Welfare Payments

Government-provided financial assistance to individuals or families in need, aiming to reduce poverty and provide social security.

Illegal Immigrants

Individuals who enter or reside in a country without the country's authorization or legal permission.

Taxes

Mandatory monetary payments or different forms of assessments levied on taxpayers by government bodies to support government expenditures and a range of public spending.

Legal Immigrants

Individuals who have been authorized by a country to live and work there permanently or for a specified period.