Two Springs with Different Spring Constants, K₁ and K₂, Are $\Delta$

question 2

Multiple Choice

Two springs with different spring constants, k₁ and k₂, are connected as shown in the figure below.
A force F is applied to one end. The force exerted by the wall on the spring is (take + to the right)

• A) 0
• B) -k₁ \(\Delta\)x₁
• C) -k₂ \(\Delta\)x₂
• D) F
• E) -F

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