Hooke's law

Question 1

extension

Answer 1

Increase in length, for example, as a result of being pulled.

Question 2

compression

Answer 2

A shortening in length, for example, as a result of being squeezed.

Question 3

What is described by Hooke’s law?

Answer 3

the extension of an elastic object

Question 4

hooke’s law

Answer 4

force = spring constant × extension

force (F) is measured in N

spring constant (K) is measured in N/m

extension (e) is measured in m

Question 5

limit of proportionality

Answer 5

The point beyond which Hooke’s law is no longer true when stretching a material.

Question 6

elastic limit

Answer 6

furthest point it can be stretched or deformed while being able to return to its previous shape

Question 7

inelastic

Answer 7

a material that has gone beyond its elastic limit

Question 8

a higher spring constant means….

Answer 8

a stiffer spring

Question 9

What is extension directly proportional to?

Answer 9

force applied until the limit of proportionality