A uniform spring of force constant $k$ is cut into two pieces, the lengths of which are in the ratio $1 : 2$. The ratio of the force constants of the shorter and the longer pieces is

  • A

    $1:3$

  • B

    $1:2$

  • C

    $2:3$

  • D

    $2:1$

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