Difference between revisions of "Hooke's Law"
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Revision as of 09:59, 14 October 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Hooke's Law states that the extension of an elastic object is proportional to the force applied to the object.
About Hooke's Law
- Hooke's Law describes how elastic objects behave when a pair of opposing forces is applied.
- Hooke's Law is described by the equation: Force = Spring Constant x Extension
Equation
\( F = kx \)
\( F = k \times x \)
Where: \[F\] = Force applied \[k\] = Spring Constant (stiffness of the elastic object) \[x\] = Extension of the object