We\'ve already investigated this problem with one spring scale. Now, imagine you

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We've already investigated this problem with one spring scale. Now, imagine you have two spring scales, A and B, connected at the end of the scale that doesn't move. The end of the spring scale that moves (where you take readings from) is attached to a string which goes over a pulley and connects to a 1kg mass for both spring scale A and B. Please do the following: State what you think EACH spring scale will read in this situation. Construct a logical argument explaining why the spring scale read what you reported in question You should treat this as a quiz/test question and therefore use complete sentences, reference any models you think will strengthen your argument, and provide evidence to support your claim.

Explanation / Answer

Each of the spring scale will read 10N, conisdering acceleration due to gravity as 10 m/s2 Each of the spring scale will read 10N because each string exerts a force of 10 N to counterbalance the force of 1 kg mass attached to it. This means the tension on the both side of the string is 10 N. So the scale will read 10 N. Also as spring balances are attached in series and kept on table so both spring balances will read same readings.

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