A closely coiled helical spring is of mean diameter (D) and spring wire diameter (d). The spring index is the ratio of

A closely coiled helical spring is of mean diameter (D) and spring wire diameter (d). The spring index is the ratio of Correct Answer $$\frac{{\text{D}}}{{\text{d}}}$$

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