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Two springs of constant k1 and k2 are joined in series. The effective spring constant of the combination is given by

a
k1k2
b
(k1+k2)/2
c
k1+k2
d
k1k2/(k1+k2)

detailed solution

Correct option is D

In series combination 1kS=1k1+1k2=k2+k1k1k2⇒kS=k1k2k1+k2.

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