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The spring constant of a spring depends on its

A. Length only

B. Material only

C. Length and its diameter

D. Thickness, its diameter and its material

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

In dealing with a coil spring the spring constant will depend on the stiffness of the spring material, the thickness of the wire from which the spring is wound and, diameter of the turns of the coil, the number of turns per unit length and the overall length of the spring.

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