Physics

Physics

Problem

Two springs are connected in series vertically. The top spring has stiffness k1=kk_{1} = k, and the bottom spring has stiffness k2=4kk_{2} = 4k. A mass mm is suspended from the bottom. If the top spring extends by x1=4 cmx_{1} = 4\,\text{cm}, find the extension of the bottom spring x2x_{2}.

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