Hooke’s Law Flashcards
1
Q
What is Hooke’s Law
A
The extension of a spring is proportional to the amount of force applied to it.
2
Q
Formula of applied force
A
Applied force = spring constant x extension
F = k[delta]x
3
Q
What is the extension
A
stretched length – original length
4
Q
What is the spring constant
A
measures how stiff the spring is
