$A$ spring has length $L$ and force constant $K$. It is cut into two springs of length $L_1$ and $L_2$ such that $L_1 = N L_2$ ($N$ is an integer). The force constant of the spring of length $L_1$ is:

  • A
    $(N+1) K$
  • B
    $\frac{K}{N}(1+N)$
  • C
    $K$
  • D
    $\frac{K}{N+1}$

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