WBJEE · Physics · Laws of Motion
A spring of force constant \(\mathrm{k}\) is cut into two equal halves. The force constant of each half is
- A \(\frac{\mathrm{k}}{\sqrt{2}}\)
- B \(\mathrm{k}\)
- C \(\frac{\mathrm{k}}{2}\)
- D \(2 \mathrm{k}\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) \(2 \mathrm{k}\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
As \(\quad \mathrm{K} \ell=\) constant \(K^{\prime}=2 K\)
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