If two similar springs each of spring constant $K$ are joined in series,the new spring constant and time period would be changed by a factor of:

  • A
    $1/2, \sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $1/4, \sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $1/4, 2\sqrt{2}$
  • D
    $1/2, 2\sqrt{2}$

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