Identical Springs: Stretching 0.160m with 50 Coils

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The discussion revolves around calculating the stretch of two identical springs after a 100-coil spring stretches 0.160 m under a load. To determine the stretch of each 50-coil spring, the spring constant must first be established. The original spring's stretch is related to its spring constant and the force applied. Once the spring constant is known, the stretch of each new spring can be calculated using the same force. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the spring constant in solving the problem.
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An object is attached to the lower end of a 100-coil spring that is hanging from the ceiling. The spring stretches by 0.160 m. The spring is then cut into 2 identical springs of 50 coils each. Each spring is attached between the ceiling and the object. By how much does each spring stretch?
 
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Could you please show your efforts thus far.

~H
 
all i have is a picture. I am unsure of how to even begin.
 
Try working out the spring constant first.

~H
 
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