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When three identical springs are arranged in series and a pulling force of 10 pounds is applied, the total stretch is 9 inches. If these same three springs were arranged in parallel and the same 10-pound force is applied to the new arrangement, what will be the total distance of stretch?

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When three identical springs are arranged in series and a pulling force of 10 pounds is applied, the total stretch is 9 inches. If these same three springs were arranged in parallel and the same 10-pound force is applied to the new arrangement, what will be the total distance of stretch?<br><img src='https://www.fatskills.com/images3/firefighter/aecb50fccc0c4aa284f5c051b93a1ffc.gif' border='0' alt='0213-02.gif'/>






 
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