$A$ spring of length $l$ has a force constant $k$. When a weight $W$ is attached to it,the extension produced is $x$. If the spring is cut into two equal parts and these parts are connected in parallel to support the same weight $W$,what will be the new extension?
- A$2x$
- B$x$
- C$x/2$
- D$x/4$
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