MCQ
The effective spring constant of two spring system as shown in figure will be 
  • $K_1 + K_2$
  • B
    $K_1K_2/(K_1 + K_2)$
  • C
    $K_1 -K_2$
  • D
    $K_1K_2/(K_1 -K_2)$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$K_1 + K_2$
a
For Parallel combination $ K = K_1 + K_2$

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