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Published on: August 14, 2026
A block of mass 
is placed on a smooth (frictionless) incline of angle 
, as shown. The two identical massless springs, each with a spring constant k, are attached to the block and the supports when they are at their natural and unstretched length. What is the distance the block will slide down the incline to reach its equilibrium position?
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
At equilibrium, the downward force equals the upward force:
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