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A spring of spring constant k is cut into n pieces of equal length. The force constant of any one of the pieces is
A spring of spring constant k is cut into n pieces of equal length. The force constant of any one of the pieces is
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Cutting a spring makes it stiffer; therefore, the spring constant increases.
Updated On: Apr 27, 2026
- $\frac{n^{2}}{k}$
- $\frac{k}{n}$
- $nk^{2}$
- $\frac{n}{k}$
- $nk$
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The Correct Option is
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