Gujarati
13.Oscillations
easy

The effective spring constant of two spring system as shown in figure will be

A

${K_1} + {K_2}$

B

${K_1}{K_2}/{K_1} + {K_2}$

C

${K_1} - {K_2}$

D

${K_1}{K_2}/{K_1} - {K_2}$

Solution

(a)When external force is applied, one spring gets extended and another one gets contracted by the same distance hence force due to two springs act in same direction.

i.e. $F = {F_1} + {F_2}$

==> $ – \,kx = – \,{k_1}x – {k_2}x$

$\Rightarrow $$k = {k_1} + {k_2}$

Standard 11
Physics

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