A spring-loaded toy latch contains springs M and N. Their spring constants are 120 N/m and 240 N/m, respectively. The same force is applied to each spring, and neither spring exceeds its limit of proportionality. Which spring extends farther?
Spring N extends farther than spring M.
The springs extend by equal amounts.
Their extensions cannot be compared unless their original lengths are known.
Spring M extends farther than spring N.
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