Q.

The stiffness of a closely coiled helical spring subjected to an axial load W is equal to (where G = Modulus of rigidity, and n = Number of active coils)

  • AGd⁴/ 8D3n
  • BGd3/ 8D3n
  • CGd⁴/ 4D3n
  • DGd⁴/ 8D²n
Correct Answer : (A)

Gd⁴/ 8D3n

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