What happens to the stiffness of a spring when it is divided into two shorter springs?

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Published
26 Jan 2019
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

When a spring is cut into two equal parts, each shorter spring becomes stiffer, effectively doubling the original spring's stiffness.

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