Question

A body of mass $8kg$ is suspended through two light springs $\text{X}$ and $\text{Y}$ connected in series as shown in the figure. The reading in $\text{X}$ and $\text{Y}$ respectively are

• A. $8 \, kg, \, zero$
• B. $Zero,8kg$
• C. $6kg,2kg$
• D. $8kg,8kg$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

As the springs are light in weight, therefore, the tension in both springs will be the same. So, both springs will show the same reading $8kg$ .