66.6k views
5 votes
There are four springs stretched by the same mass. Spring A stretches 25 cm. Spring B stretches 10 cm. Spring C stretches 100 cm. Spring D stretches 1 cm.

Which spring has the largest spring constant?

A

B

C

D

User Ikrabbe
by
6.0k points

2 Answers

0 votes

Answer:D

Step-by-step explanation:

I took the test on K12

User Paul Morie
by
7.1k points
6 votes

Answer: D (1cm)

Step-by-step explanation:

Force constant (k) = Fs/ x

k = force constant

Fs = spring force

x = compression

Increase in the length of the spring leads to decrease in the force constant.

Note : the length of the spring was converted from cm-metre.

User Skyllet
by
6.9k points