Question: Set up the appropriate quadratic equations and solve.
The spring constant k is the force F divided by the amount x the spring stretches (k = F/x). See Fig. (a). For two springs in series (see Fig. (b)), the reciprocal of the spring constant kc for the combination equals the sum of the reciprocals of the individual spring constants. Find the spring constants for each of two springs in series if kc = 2N/cm and one spring constant is 3 N/cm more than the other.
