So i think this is an interesting discussion...
Maybe we could have a poll?
If one was to cut my springs in half, would they become stiffer or softer or just stay the same?
Answers below please (with reasons!!!)
links to websites with proof also welcomed
I plan to do a physical test within the next few days so maybe that will answer the question but until then maybe this thread will be a bit of fun.
I will start with my short workings (using the equations for adding springs in series).
where Kf is the spring constant of the full spring and Kh is the spring constant for the half spring...
Maybe we could have a poll?
If one was to cut my springs in half, would they become stiffer or softer or just stay the same?
Answers below please (with reasons!!!)
links to websites with proof also welcomed
I plan to do a physical test within the next few days so maybe that will answer the question but until then maybe this thread will be a bit of fun.
I will start with my short workings (using the equations for adding springs in series).
where Kf is the spring constant of the full spring and Kh is the spring constant for the half spring...