Question
Question: The force constants of two springs are \(F _ { 2 }\), then \(F _ { 1 } : F _ { 2 }\) is...
The force constants of two springs are F2, then F1:F2 is
A
K1:K2
B
K2:K1
C
K1:K2
D
K12:K22
Answer
K1:K2
Explanation
Solution
Given elastic energies are equal i.e.,
21k1x12=21k2x22
⇒k2k1=(x1x2)2 and using F=kx
⇒F2F1=k2x2k1x1=k2k1×k1k2=k2k1