A spring of force constant k is cut into two pieces such that one piece is double the length of the other. Then, the long piece will have a force constant of _______.
A. \(\frac { 2 }{ 3 }\) k
B. \(\frac { 3 }{ 2 }\) k
C. 3k
D. 6k
Answer:B
A spring of force constant k is cut into two pieces such that one piece is double the length of the other. Then, the long piece will have a force constant of _______.
A. \(\frac { 2 }{ 3 }\) k B. \(\frac { 3 }{ 2 }\) k C. 3k D. 6k