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Define following terms with respect to springs : 1) Free length 2) Solid height 3) Spring rate 4) Spring index

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Define following terms with respect to springs : 1) Free length 2) Solid height 3) Spring rate 4) Spring index

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Definition of 1) Free length-it is a length of spring in unloaded condition 2) Solid height-it is a length of spring in fully loaded condition 3) Spring rate-load per unit deflection 4) Spring index- ratio of mean diameter of coil to diameter of wire