A spring of force constant k is cut into two equal halves. Spring constant of each half:
Ak²
Bk
C2k
Dk/2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 2k
Spring constant is inversely proportional to length. Cutting into half: k_half = 2k. So each half is stiffer (shorter springs are stiffer). Two halves in series give back original k.
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