Physics Fundamentals
Physics Fundamentals
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Author: Vincent P. Coletta
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Chapter 4, Problem 51P

(a)

To determine

To Find: The unstretched length of each spring.

(b)

To determine

To Find: The instantaneous acceleration of the weight.

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