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A spring has length ' \( L \) ' and force constant ' \( K \) '. It is cut into two springs of length ' \( L_1 \) ' and ' \( L_2 \) ' such that \( L_1 = nL_2 \) (n is an integer). The force constant of the spring of length ' \( L_2 \) ' is
A spring has length ' \( L \) ' and force constant ' \( K \) '. It is cut into two springs of length ' \( L_1 \) ' and ' \( L_2 \) ' such that \( L_1 = nL_2 \) (n is an integer). The force constant of the spring of length ' \( L_2 \) ' is
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- Shorter spring $\Rightarrow$ larger spring constant
- $k \propto \frac{1}{L}$
Updated On: May 4, 2026
- \( K(1 + n) \)
- \( \frac{(n+1)K}{n} \)
- \( K \)
- \( K(n - 1) \)
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The Correct Option is A
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