A linear helical spring with spring constant k is cut into two equal halves. The spring constants of the individual halves will be

A linear helical spring with spring constant k is cut into two equal h

1.	A linear helical spring with spring constant k is cut into two equal halves. The spring constants of the individual halves will be
A.	k/2
B.	k/√2
C.	√2k
D.	2k
Answer» E.

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