When two helical springs of equal lengths are arranged to form a cluster spring, then a. Shear stress in each spring will be equal b. Load taken by each spring will be half the total load c. Only A is correct d. Both A and B is correct

When two helical springs of equal lengths are arranged to form a cluster spring, then a. Shear stress in each spring will be equal
b. Load taken by each spring will be half the total load
c. Only A is correct
d. Both A and B is correct
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d. Both A and B is correct
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