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Two 10-N weights are hanging from two Springs A and B. Spring A has a greater spring constant and therefore will ____. a. have a greater displacement compared to Spring B b. have a lower displacement compared to Spring B c. have the same displacement as Spring B d. none of the above

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The spring should have a greater displacement .
Greater spring constant = the more difficult it is to stretch a spring , due to stiffness.
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