When two springs are attached in parallel to a mass $$\(m\)$$ as shown, what is the equivalent spring constant?

A.
\(k_{\text {eq }}=k_{1}+k_{2}\)
B.
\(k_{\text {eq }}=\frac{1}{1 / k_{1}+1 / k_{2}}\)
C.
\(k_{\text {eq }}=\frac{k_{1} k_{2}}{k_{1}+k_{2}}\)
D.
\(k_{\text {eq }}=\sqrt{k_{1}^{2}+k_{2}^{2}}\)
E.
none of the above
Physics C(M)
AP
College Board
Exam No:AP Physics C Practice Test Year:2024 Question No:23

Answer:

A

Knowledge points:

6.1 Simple Harmonic Motion, Springs, and Pendulums

Solution:

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