The spring constant of a spring depends on its

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Q: 16 (CDS-II/2016)
The spring constant of a spring depends on its

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Science

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CDS-II

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{'spring constant': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'spring': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'length': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'thickness': [0, 0, 1, 4], 'diameter': [0, 3, 3, 4], 'material': [0, 0, 0, 1]}
The correct answer is option 2, "material only". The spring constant of a spring is defined as the force required to stretch or compress the spring by a certain amount. It is directly proportional to the stiffness of the spring, which is determined by its material and the cross-sectional area of the wire used to make the spring. The length, diameter, and thickness of the spring do not directly affect the spring constant.