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Mechanical Properties of Solids: Advanced Solids Mixed MCQ

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Advanced Solids MixedHardQuestion 6397

Question

Two springs (k₁=200, k₂=300 N/m) in parallel, stretched by 0.1 m. Total restoring force:
  1. A
    50 N
    Correct
  2. B
    500 N
  3. C
    20 N
  4. D
    40 N

Correct answer

50 N

Explanation

k_parallel = k₁+k₂ = 500 N/m. F = 500×0.1 = 50 N.