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If two springs, having different spring constants, are in a series (lined up, NOT parrallel): is the Force pulling the spring = (sum of spring constants)*(distance stretched) ?
The force on a series of springs is the combined force exerted by multiple springs that are connected in a series. It is equal to the sum of the individual forces exerted by each spring in the series.
The force on a series of springs is calculated by adding up the individual forces exerted by each spring in the series. This can be represented by the equation F = k(x1 + x2 + ... + xn), where F is the total force, k is the spring constant, and x1, x2, etc. are the displacements of each spring.
Yes, the force on a series of springs does equal the sum of the individual forces. This is because the springs are connected in series, meaning they share the same displacement and therefore experience the same amount of force.
If one spring is removed from a series of springs, the force on the remaining springs will decrease. This is because there are now fewer springs sharing the same displacement, resulting in a smaller total force on the series.
No, the force on a series of springs can never be greater than the sum of the individual forces. This is because the individual forces are additive and cannot exceed the total force exerted on the series of springs as a whole.