If a Long Spring with Spring Constant K Is Cut

question 73

Multiple Choice

If a long spring with spring constant k is cut into 4 equal lengths,what is the spring constant of each of the 4 shorter springs?​

• A)It is still k.
• B)It is k/4.
• C)It is 4k.
• D)It is k/16.
• E)​It is k + 4.

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