Identical Springs: Stretching 0.160m with 50 Coils

[jmccray]

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?

 

[Hootenanny]

Could you please show your efforts thus far.

~H

 

[jmccray]

all i have is a picture. I am unsure of how to even begin.

 

[Hootenanny]

Try working out the spring constant first.

~H