Machine Design
Two closely coiled helical springs with stiffness k₁ and k₂ respectively are connected in series. The stiffness of an equivalent spring is given by

(k₁ - k₂)/ (k₁ + k₂)
(k₁ k₂)/ (k₁ + k₂)
(k₁ - k₂)/ (k₁ k₂)
(k₁ + k₂)/ (k₁ k₂)

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Machine Design
Which is correct statement? Stress concentration in static loading is

Seriousness would depend on other factors
Very serious in brittle materials and less serious in ductile materials
Very serious in ductile materials and less serious in brittle materials
Equally serious in both types of materials

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