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Length and force constant of a spring are L and K respectively. When a force T is applied on it an elongation x is produced. Now the spring is cut into two equal parts and they are connected parallel with each other and the same force T is applied on it. What will be the elongation now?

A

(A) x

B

(B) x/2

C

(C) 2x

D

(D) x/4

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