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

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