Springs

Question 1

The force applied to a spring causes

Answer 1

The force applied to a spring causes an extension or compression

Question 2

Hookes Law

Answer 2

Relationship between Force and Springs

Force is directly proportional to the distance stretched

Question 3

Formula for Hooke’s Law

Answer 3

Fs=KX

Question 4

K in the Hooke’s Law formula represents

Answer 4

Spring Constant (N/m)

Question 5

X in the Hooke’s Law formula represents

Answer 5

Distance stretched or compressed for equilibrium (m)

Question 6

F in the Hooke’s Law formula represents

Answer 6

Force or weight applied (N)

Question 7

How does a F vs Elongation (m) graph look like?

Answer 7

Direct graph

Question 8

Potential energy is stored in the spring when

Answer 8

When work is done on a spring in compressing or stretching it

Question 9

How to calc work done on a spring in compressing or stretching it

Answer 9

PEs=1/2*kx^2

Question 10

How to find energy using the force vs elongation graph

Answer 10

Area under curve represents the work done on the spring and the potential energy stored in the spring