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Two massless springs of force constant `K_(1) and K_(2)` are joined end to end. The resultant force constant K of the system is

A

`K= (K_(1) + K_(2))/(K_(1)K_(2))`

B

`K= (K_(1)-K_(2))/(K_(1)K_(2))`

C

`K= (K_(1)K_(2))/(K_(1) + K_(2))`

D

`K= (K_(1)K_(2))/(K_(1)-K_(2))`

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