$A$ uniform spring of force constant $k$ is cut into two pieces,the lengths of which are in the ratio $1 : 2$. The ratio of the force constants of the shorter and the longer pieces is

  • A
    $1:3$
  • B
    $1:2$
  • C
    $2:3$
  • D
    $2:1$

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