A student uses two springs for the experiment. The force constant of the thin spring (k,) is 2.5 N/m, and the force constant of the thick spring (k2) is 4.5 N/m. These springs are connected in series. How much mass is needed to pull the springs to get a 40 cm extension? (In series connection, the formulas: acceleration g = 9.81 m/s² ) 1 and kea ki ka ;and gravitational kea AL A. 0.0387 B. 0.0125 C. 0.0712 D. 0.0824 E. 0.0097

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A student uses two springs for the experiment. The force constant of the thin spring (k,) is
2.5 N/m, and the force constant of the thick spring (k2) is 4.5 N/m. These springs are
connected in series. How much mass is needed to pull the springs to get a 40 cm extension?
(In series connection, the formulas:
- and keg = ; and gravitational
kea
k. ka
AL.
acceleration g = 9.81 m/s? )
A. 0.0387
B. 0.0125
C. 0.0712
D. 0.0824
E. 0.0097
Transcribed Image Text:A student uses two springs for the experiment. The force constant of the thin spring (k,) is 2.5 N/m, and the force constant of the thick spring (k2) is 4.5 N/m. These springs are connected in series. How much mass is needed to pull the springs to get a 40 cm extension? (In series connection, the formulas: - and keg = ; and gravitational kea k. ka AL. acceleration g = 9.81 m/s? ) A. 0.0387 B. 0.0125 C. 0.0712 D. 0.0824 E. 0.0097
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