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Two springs have different spring constants. How could you identify the spring with the greater spring constant value?

A.It will be shorter than the other.
B.It will be stiffer than the other.
C.It will be wider than the other.
D.It will have more mass than the other.

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You could attach both springs to the ceiling and hang the same mass from both. The one that stretches less has the larger spring constant value.
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Answer:

B.It will be stiffer than the other. - I JUST DID THE QUIZ ON PLATO AND IT WAS CORRECT.

Step-by-step explanation:

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