Physics (5th Edition)
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Chapter 6.2, Problem 2EYU
When a mass is attached to a certain spring, the spring stretches by the amount x. Suppose we now connect two of these springs together in series, as shown in Figure 6-16. If we attach the same mass to this system, is the amount of stretch greater than, less than, or equal to x? Explain.
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