Answer
(a) spring 1 will be stretched farther than spring 2.
Work Step by Step
For the same force applied, $k_1x_1=k_2x_2$.
Since, $k_2>k_1$ $x_1>x_2$.
College Physics (7th Edition)
by Wilson, Jerry D.; Buffa, Anthony J.; Lou, Bo
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13:
978-0-32160-183-4
Chapter 5 - Work and Energy - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 172: 17
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