For a stiff spring, the value of the spring constant is:
Correct answer: A. Higher
- A. Higher
- B. Lower
- C. Intermediate
- D. Zero
Explanation
For stiffer springs, the spring constant has a larger value. Because for a stiffer spring, more force will be required to produce an acceleration. Mathematically shown below:F = k x => k = F/xThe spring constant is just the measure of the stiffness of a spring.
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