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c) Now suppose that we have attached not just two springs in series, but NV springs. Write an equation that expresses the effective spring constant of the combination using the spring constant of the original spring k and the number of springs N. d) Explain whether the combination of many springs connected in series is softer, stronger, or the same as a single spring. (Here, softer means easier to stretch and stronger means harder to stretch.) Next, let's consider the effect of linking fibers to the same connecting point on either end. This kind of connection is referred to as "parallel". Consider the same two identical springs each having spring T constant k, but this time with both linked at each end to the same object. Equal tension forces T are applied to the objects connecting the springs together. e) Again we will consider this combination as a single effective spring. Draw a free-body diagram for the plate at one end to which the two strings are attached. f) If one spring stretches a distance Al when pulled by the force T, what distance AL would this combined spring stretch when pulled by the same force T? Explain your