Question

Two identical light springs with spring constant k3 are now individually hung vertically from the ceiling and attached at each end of a symmetric object, such as a rectangular block with uniform mass density. In this case, with the springs next to each other, we describe them as being in parallel. Find the effective spring constant of the pair of springs as a system in this situation in terms of k3. (Use the following as necessary: k3, M, the mass of the symmetric object, and g, the gravitational acceleration.)

Answer 1

Answer:

 Keq = 2k₃

Explanation:

We can solve this exercise using Newton's second one

                F = m a

Where F is the eleatic force of the spring F = - k x

Since we have two springs, they are parallel or they are stretched the same distance by the object and the response force Fe is the same for the spring age due to having the same displacement

          F + F = m a

         k₃ x + k₃ x = m a

         a = 2k₃  x / m

To find the effective force constant, suppose we change this spring to what creates the cuddly displacement

       Keq = 2k₃