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
In case of V belt drive

The belt should touch the bottom of groove in the pulley
None of these
The belt should not touch the sides of groove in the pulley
The belt should not touch the bottom of groove in the pulley

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Machine Design
The plasticity is the property of a material which enables it to

Resist fracture due to high impact loads
Regain its original shape after deformation when the external forces are removed
Retain deformation produced under load permanently
Draw into wires by the application of a tensile force

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