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The figure shows two springs (k1 = 10 N/m and k2 = 20 N/m ) attached to a block that can slide on a frictionless surface. In the block's equilibrium position, the left spring is compressed by x1 = 3.0 cm .(Figure 1)

a) By how much is the right spring compressed?

Express your answer in centimeters.
 
b)What is the net force on the block if it is moved 14 cm to the right of its equilibrium position? 
 
In the image, there is a block positioned between two springs. The spring on the left has a spring constant, \( k_1 \), of 10 N/m, while the spring on the right has a spring constant, \( k_2 \), of 20 N/m. This setup is a common example in physics to illustrate concepts such as harmonic motion and equilibrium. The block's interaction with the springs can be used to demonstrate how different spring constants affect movement and stability.
Transcribed Image Text:In the image, there is a block positioned between two springs. The spring on the left has a spring constant, \( k_1 \), of 10 N/m, while the spring on the right has a spring constant, \( k_2 \), of 20 N/m. This setup is a common example in physics to illustrate concepts such as harmonic motion and equilibrium. The block's interaction with the springs can be used to demonstrate how different spring constants affect movement and stability.
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