compresses a series of two springs by a distance of 20 cm, as shown below in the first image below. what is the total the two parallel springs (shown in the second image) will be compressed if the same amount of force is used?

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Analyze the series spring system

Analyze the parallel spring system

Calculate the parallel compression distance

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