Two massless springs of force constants $K_1$ and $K_2$ are joined end to end. The resultant force constant $K$ of the system is

  • A
    $K = \frac{K_1 + K_2}{K_1 K_2}$
  • B
    $K = \frac{K_1 - K_2}{K_1 K_2}$
  • C
    $K = \frac{K_1 K_2}{K_1 + K_2}$
  • D
    $K = \frac{K_1 K_2}{K_1 - K_2}$

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