Since the springs are parallel their spring constant equals 2k.
Therefore extension = Force / k = 2 F / k = 60 / 2 × 6 = 5 cm.
Each spring will extend by 5 cm.
Mutiso answered the question on October 12, 2018 at 10:59
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