The Amount of Load Necessary to Deflect the Spring 1

question 7

Multiple Choice

The amount of load necessary to deflect the spring 1 inch (25.4 mm) is the _____.

• A) compliance ratio
• B) deflection index
• C) load rate
• D) spring rate

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