A spring of spring constant k is cut into four equal parts. The spring constant of each part is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A spring of spring constant k is cut into four equal parts. The spring constant of each part is
A. 2k
B. k/4
C. k
D. 4k
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
For a spring, k ∝ 1/length. So quarter length has 4 times k. Each part has constant 4k.

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