Question: A spring of equilibrium length L 1 and spring constant k 1 hangs from the ceiling. Mass m 1 is suspended from its lower end.

A spring of equilibrium length L1 and spring constant k1 hangs from the ceiling. Mass m1 is suspended from its lower end. Then a second spring, with equilibrium length L2 and spring constant k2, is hung from the bottom of m1. Mass m2 is suspended from this second spring. How far is m2 below the ceiling?

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