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FMA-2022B-10 · 2022B F = ma (AAPT)

2022 F = ma Exam B — Question 10

Two springs with spring constants 2 N/cm and 4 N/cm are connected in parallel. They are both connected in series to a spring of constant 3 N/cm, as shown. 2 N/cm 3 N/cm 4 N/cm What force must be exerted at the end to extend the system by 1 cm from its relaxed length?
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