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Strength of Materials · Springs

Springs MCQ with answer and solution

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The deformation of a spring produced by a unit load is called

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Concept

Flexibility

Step-by-step solution

1. Flexibility = deformation per unit load; stiffness = load per unit deformation.

Explanation

Flexibility = deformation per unit load; stiffness = load per unit deformation.

Correct answer: B) Flexibility

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