Spring constant when a spring is cut or springs are joined in series
This type of question, asked 3 times: 2021 Paper 25, 24 Jan 2026 S1, 8 Apr 2026 S2. All 3 questions below, oldest first.
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Question 1
2021 Paper 25
19If two similar springs each of spring constant are joined in series, the new spring constant and time period would be changed by a factor:Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 2
24 Jan 2026 S1
11A spring of force constant is cut into two pieces. If the ratio of their length is , then the force constant of smaller piece isTap an option to check your answer.
Question 3
8 Apr 2026 S2
12The frequency of oscillation of a mass m suspended by spring is . If the length of the spring is cut to half, the same mass oscillates with frequency . The value of is .Tap an option to check your answer.