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Two springs have their force constant as `K_(1)` and `K_(2)(K_(1)lt K_(2))`. When they are stretched by the same force:

A

No work is done is case of both the springs.

B

Equal work is done in case of both the spring

C

More work done in case of second spring

D

More work is done in case of first spring

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the relationship between the force constants of the springs, the forces applied to them, and the work done on each spring. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Force on Springs**: We are given two springs with force constants \( K_1 \) and \( K_2 \) such that \( K_1 < K_2 \). When the same force \( F \) is applied to both springs, we can denote the forces on the springs as \( F_1 \) for spring 1 and \( F_2 \) for spring 2. Since the same force is applied, we have: \[ F_1 = F_2 = F \] 2. **Using Hooke's Law**: According to Hooke's Law, the force exerted by a spring is given by: \[ F = K \cdot x \] where \( x \) is the extension or compression of the spring. For the two springs, we can write: \[ F = K_1 \cdot x_1 \quad \text{(for spring 1)} \] \[ F = K_2 \cdot x_2 \quad \text{(for spring 2)} \] 3. **Relating Extensions to Force Constants**: Since both springs are subjected to the same force \( F \), we can express the extensions \( x_1 \) and \( x_2 \) in terms of the force constants: \[ x_1 = \frac{F}{K_1} \] \[ x_2 = \frac{F}{K_2} \] 4. **Comparing Extensions**: Since \( K_1 < K_2 \), it follows that: \[ x_1 = \frac{F}{K_1} > x_2 = \frac{F}{K_2} \] This means the extension of spring 1 is greater than that of spring 2. 5. **Calculating Work Done on Each Spring**: The work done on a spring when it is stretched is given by the formula: \[ W = \frac{1}{2} K x^2 \] Therefore, the work done on spring 1 is: \[ W_1 = \frac{1}{2} K_1 x_1^2 \] and for spring 2: \[ W_2 = \frac{1}{2} K_2 x_2^2 \] 6. **Substituting the Extensions into Work Done**: Substitute the expressions for \( x_1 \) and \( x_2 \): \[ W_1 = \frac{1}{2} K_1 \left(\frac{F}{K_1}\right)^2 = \frac{1}{2} \frac{F^2}{K_1} \] \[ W_2 = \frac{1}{2} K_2 \left(\frac{F}{K_2}\right)^2 = \frac{1}{2} \frac{F^2}{K_2} \] 7. **Comparing Work Done**: Since \( K_1 < K_2 \), it follows that: \[ \frac{1}{K_1} > \frac{1}{K_2} \] Therefore: \[ W_1 > W_2 \] This means more work is done on spring 1 compared to spring 2. ### Conclusion: The work done on the first spring (with lower spring constant) is greater than the work done on the second spring (with higher spring constant). ### Final Answer: More work is done on the first spring than on the second spring. ---
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