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The system shown in the figure is in equilibrium. Masses m1 and m2 are 2 and 8 respectively. Spring constant k1 and k2
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are 50 N/m and 70 N/m respectively. If the compression in second spring is 0.5 m. What is the elongation in first
spring? (Both springs have the same natural length)

A 1.3 m

B -0.5 m

C 0.5 m
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