Hooke's Law Flashcards

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1
Q

In Hooke’s law what is the Extension

A

It is the amount an object can be stretched.

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When a spring is stretched (pulled out) what is this called? It begins with E

A

Extension

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3
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A spring will continue to stretch until it can’t anymore, What is the term for this ——- limit

A

elestic limit.

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4
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If the force (push or pull) on a spring is doubled and the extension is tripled does this obey Hookes Law

A

No, they have to be equal so double and double.

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If the force is equal to the extension does this obey Hookes Law

A

Yes

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6
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When the force is equal to the extension this obeys Hooke’s Law. There is a two word name for this L—– R——

A

Linear Relationship

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If the spring starts at 5cm and is extended by 2cm and 5 N force is applied is this a linear relationship.

A

No, the change in force and extension need to be equal

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