Four Identical Springs Each Have the Same Spring Constant K

question 35

Multiple Choice

Four identical springs each have the same spring constant k.If these four springs are attached end to end forming a spring four times the length of one of the original springs,what will be the spring constant of the combination?

• A) k
• B) k/4
• C) 4k
• D) 1.41k

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