Hookes Law

Question 1

What is the spring constant?

Answer 1

The spring constant is a measure of the stiffness of a spring, denoted by ‘k’.

Question 2

True or False: The spring constant is directly proportional to the force applied to the spring.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: According to Hooke’s Law, the force exerted by a spring is equal to the spring constant multiplied by the _______.

Answer 3

extension

Question 4

What is the formula to calculate the spring constant?

Answer 4

The formula is k = F / x, where k is the spring constant, F is the force applied, and x is the extension.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: What happens to the extension of a spring if the force applied is doubled? A) It remains the same B) It doubles C) It halves

Answer 5

B) It doubles

Question 6

What unit is commonly used for the spring constant?

Answer 6

The unit is Newtons per meter (N/m).

Question 7

How can the spring constant be experimentally determined?

Answer 7

By measuring the extension of the spring for different applied forces and plotting the results.

Question 8

True or False: A stiffer spring will have a lower spring constant.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is the relationship between force and extension in a linear elastic spring?

Answer 9

The relationship is linear, as described by Hooke’s Law.

Question 10

Short Answer: What is the graphical representation of the relationship between force and extension for a spring?

Answer 10

A straight line through the origin on a graph of force (y-axis) versus extension (x-axis).