The amount of load necessary to deflect the spring 1 inch (25.4 mm)is known as the _____.
A)compliance ratio
B)deflection index
C)load rate
D)spring rate

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The spring rate, also known as the stiffness of the spring, is defined as the amount of load necessary to deflect the spring by a certain distance, in this case, 1 inch (25.4 mm). It is a measure of the spring's resistance to deformation.

The Amount of Load Necessary to Deflect the Spring 1