Two identical ideal springs are attached in parallel between a fixed ceiling and a…

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Problem

Two identical ideal springs are attached in parallel between a fixed ceiling and a hanging mass. In 1–2 sentences, explain why the combined system stretches only half as much as a single spring would under the same applied force.

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