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48.
Two closely-coiled springs A and B of the same material, same wire and same number of turns are subjected to an axial load of W. The mean diameter of spring A is half that of spring B. The ratio of deflection of spring B to that of spring A will be
8
4
1/4
1/8
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Rahul verma said:   2 years ago
The correct answer is 8, option A.

Apcivilian said:   3 years ago
Yes, 8 is the right answer. I too agree.

Phani said:   7 years ago
A is correct.

Deflection = 8wD^3n ÷ Gd^4.

Chhaya said:   8 years ago
I think the answer should be A.

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