When an open coiled helical compression spring is subjected to an axial load (W), the compression produced in the spring will be (where n = No. of active turns of the spring, and G = Modulus of rigidity for the spring material)
2WD3n/Gd⁴
4WD3n/Gd⁴
8WD3n/Gd⁴
16WD3n/Gd⁴
Correct Answer :
C. 8WD3n/Gd⁴
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