A body of mass 8 kg is suspended through two light springs X and Y connected in series as shown in figure. The readings in 
and 
respectively are
A
8 kg, zero
B
Zero, 8 kg
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Let elongations of the springs 
and 
be 
and 
respectively.
At equilibrium,
From the above two equations, we get
Hence, both springs will give the same reading
Hence, both springs will give the same reading
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