The body of a car is supported by four springs each of constant 2000 Nm-1. What will be the value of spring constant for this combination of springs?
Correct answer: C. 8000 Nm-1
- A. 2000 Nm-1
- B. 600 Nm-1
- C. 8000 Nm-1
- D. 4000 Nm-1
Explanation
The effective spring constant of multiple springs acting in parallel is equal to the sum of each individual spring constant. Because all spings in parallel must deform equally, the force required to deform the parallel springs will be equal to the sum of forces to deform each individual spring by the same amount.
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