9. Which of the following spring combinations has the smallest spring constant?

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**Question 9:**

Which of the following spring combinations has the smallest spring constant?

(Images depicting three different spring configurations)

1. A parallel combination of four springs.
2. Two springs in series.
3. A series combination of three springs.

**Question 10:**

If each spring in the figure below has a spring constant of 100 N/m, what is the spring constant of the system of springs?

(Graphical depiction of spring arrangements)

- First configuration: Two parallel combinations of two springs each.
- Second configuration: Three springs in series.
- Third configuration: A mix of series and parallel where two parallel pairs are connected in series.

**Explanation**:

In spring systems, the configurations affect the total spring constant. For springs in series, the overall spring constant (k_total) is less than the individual spring constants. For springs in parallel, the overall spring constant is greater than the individual spring constants. Applying these principles helps determine the effective spring constant for combined systems.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 9:** Which of the following spring combinations has the smallest spring constant? (Images depicting three different spring configurations) 1. A parallel combination of four springs. 2. Two springs in series. 3. A series combination of three springs. **Question 10:** If each spring in the figure below has a spring constant of 100 N/m, what is the spring constant of the system of springs? (Graphical depiction of spring arrangements) - First configuration: Two parallel combinations of two springs each. - Second configuration: Three springs in series. - Third configuration: A mix of series and parallel where two parallel pairs are connected in series. **Explanation**: In spring systems, the configurations affect the total spring constant. For springs in series, the overall spring constant (k_total) is less than the individual spring constants. For springs in parallel, the overall spring constant is greater than the individual spring constants. Applying these principles helps determine the effective spring constant for combined systems.
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