Answer:
[tex]\frac{F_1}{F_2} =\frac{1}{2}[/tex]
Explanation:
Assuming the we have to find ratio maximum forces on the mass in each case
we know that in a spring mass system
F= Kx
K= spring constant
x= spring displacement
Case 1:
[tex]F_1=2k\times d[/tex]
case 2:
[tex]F_2=2k\times 2d[/tex]
therefore, [tex]\frac{F_1}{F_2} = \frac{2K\times d}{2K\times 2d}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{F_1}{F_2} =\frac{1}{2}[/tex]