Question

A force F is applied on the spring balance as shown in the figure given below. The reading of respectively will be
( 1) F /2,F/2
(2) F, F
(3) F, F/2
(4) F /2,F
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Answer 1

Answer:

option 2 F,F

Explanation:

SAME FORCE IS APPLIED

Answer 2

Answer:

Option 2 is the right choice i.e both the springs experiences the same force F and F.

Explanation:

Given that a  force F is applied at one end of the spring balance.

The 2 springs in the given spring balance are attached in series fashion.

When the first spring is pulled with a force F, it pulles the second spring with the same force F.

Hence, Both the springs of the given spring balance experiences the same force i.e. F and F