Two massless springs, each with a spring constant of k, are used in an experiment. Spring 1 is attached to a ceiling while spring 2 is vertically attached to a table. A mass (m) is hung from spring 1 while an identical mass is placed on top of spring 2. Which spring will exert a greater force magnitude on the respective mass once the spring/mass systems reach equilibrium? A. Spring 1 B. Spring 2 C. They exert the same force magnitude. D. It depends upon the magnitude of the mass.

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