Advanced Solids MixedHardQuestion 6397
Question
Two springs (k₁=200, k₂=300 N/m) in parallel, stretched by 0.1 m. Total restoring force:
- A50 NCorrect
- B500 N
- C20 N
- D40 N
Correct answer
50 N
Explanation
k_parallel = k₁+k₂ = 500 N/m. F = 500×0.1 = 50 N.