Two springs of force constants $K_1$ and $K_2$ are loaded with weights $W_1$ and $W_2$ respectively. Assume that the length of each spring is increased by the same amount. If $K_1 = 2 K_2$, then the ratio $\frac{W_2}{W_1}$ is

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $0.5$
  • C
    $0.25$
  • D
    $4$

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