b. the forces of attraction among them limit their motion.
Answer:
The equivalent stiffness of the string is 8.93 N/m.
Explanation:
Given that,
Spring stiffness is





According to figure,
and
is in series
We need to calculate the equivalent
Using formula for series


Put the value into the formula


k and
is in parallel
We need to calculate the k'
Using formula for parallel

Put the value into the formula


,k' and
is in series
We need to calculate the equivalent stiffness of the spring
Using formula for series

Put the value into the formula


Hence, The equivalent stiffness of the string is 8.93 N/m.
Answer:
The answer your looking for is option 2 - Inertia
We need to consider for this exercise the concept Drag Force and Torque. The equation of Drag force is

Where,
F_D = Drag Force
= Drag coefficient
A = Area
= Density
V = Velocity
Our values are given by,
(That is proper of a cone-shape)



Part A ) Replacing our values,


Part B ) To find the torque we apply the equation as follow,



The formula for velocity vf = vi + at
First list your given information
2m/s Is your initial velocity (vi)
6m/s is you final velocity (vf)
2 seconds is your time (t)
Since you want the a for acceleration get a by itself
a = (vf-vi)/t
So a= (6-2)/2
a= 4/2
a=2
Now units
the units for acceleration are m/s

2m/s