2016 · Q16
The spring constant of a spring depends on its
General KnowledgePhysics
- Alength only
- Bmaterial only
- Clength and its diameter
- Dthickness, its diameter and its material
Explanation
The spring constant k = Gd^4/(8D^3n) depends on the wire's thickness (d), the coil's diameter (D) and the material's shear modulus (G) — and also on the number of turns (length). Among the options, (d) is the most complete: it names thickness, diameter and material, whereas the others omit one or more of these determinants.