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Q.

A spring of force constant fr is cut into lengths of ratio 1: 2: 3. They are connected in series and the new force constant is k'. Then they are connected in parallel and force constant is k" . Then k' : k" is :

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a

1 :14 

b

1 :16

c

1 : 9

d

1 :11

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Length of the spring segments =l6,l3,l2
As we know k1l
So, spring constant for spring segments will be 
           k1=6k,k2=3k,k3=2k
So in parallel combination
        k"=k1+k2+k3=11 k
In series combination
       k'=k (As it will become original spring)
So,  k':k"=1 : 11

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