Machine Design
The shearing stresses in the inner face as compared to outer face of the wire in a heavy close coiled spring is

Larger/smaller depending on diameter of spring coil
Equal
Larger
Smaller

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Machine Design
Spring stiffness is

Its ability to absorb shocks
Load required to produce unit deflection
Ratio of coil diameter to wire diameter
Its capability of storing energy

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