The load required to produce a unit deflection in the spring is called (a) Modulus of Rigidity (b) Spring stiffness (c) Flexural rigidity (d) Tensional rigidity

The load required to produce a unit deflection in the spring is called (a) Modulus of Rigidity
(b) Spring stiffness
(c) Flexural rigidity
(d) Tensional rigidity
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