Problem 1: In the arrangement shown below, a cable is attached to the end of a EA cantilever beam (k == EA L ). We will model the cable as a rod (k=). Denote L the translational spring constant of the beam by kb and the translational spring constant of the cable by kc. The displacement x is caused by the applied force f. a. Are the two springs in series or in parallel? b. What is the equivalent spring constant for this arrangement? X