Two springs have the same equilibrium length but different spring constants. They are arranged as shown in Figure P8.53, then a block is pushed against them, compressing both by \(4.00 \mathrm{~cm}\). With what net force do they push back on the block?

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k = 12.0 N/cm M wwwww www k = 5.4 N/cm FIGURE P8.53