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Homework Statement
How do we derive the total spring constants of different mass spring systems
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F= kΔx
Spring constant in mass spring combinations
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How do we derive the total spring constants of different mass spring systems
F= kΔx
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mrcotton
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I have just realized this is similar to this thread
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=711957
I was told to treat this as F1 = F2 and the displacements are equal.
I am struggling to convince myself that F(total) = F1=F2
any help gratefully received
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=711957
I was told to treat this as F1 = F2 and the displacements are equal.
I am struggling to convince myself that F(total) = F1=F2
any help gratefully received
mrcotton
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In the parrallel case I can see how the displacement is the same but again I am confused by the forces.
I guess I need a couple of spring balances