If a Long Spring with Spring Constant K Is Cut

question 46

Multiple Choice

If a long spring with spring constant k is cut into 3 equal lengths,what is the spring constant of each of the 3 shorter springs?

• A) It is still k.
• B) It is 3k.
• C) It is k/3.
• D) It is k/9.

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