A block is attached in parallel to two light horizontal springs

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics

Problem

0.20\,\text{kg}

block is attached in parallel to two light horizontal springs, each of force constant

50\,\text{N\,m}^{-1}

. If the block is displaced

4.0\,\text{cm}

from equilibrium and held, calculate the magnitude of the net restoring force acting on it.