Two springs with spring constants 5 N/m and 15 N/m are attached in parallel to support a hanging object. The spring system extends 0.5m as a result. What is the weight of the object? 0000 10 N 5 N 3.75 N 20 N

Two springs with spring constants 5 N/m and 15 N/m are attached in parallel to support a hanging object. The spring system extends 0.5m as a result. What is the weight of the object? 0000 10 N 5 N 3.75 N 20 N

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