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If a Long Spring with Spring Constant K Is Cut

Question 46

Question 46

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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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