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: The '''spring constant''' applies to [[object]]s as they [[Deformation|deform]] [[Elastic Deformation|elastically]]. Once an [[object]] reaches its [[Elastic Limit|elastic limit]] it no longer follows the [[Spring Constant|spring constant]]. | : The '''spring constant''' applies to [[object]]s as they [[Deformation|deform]] [[Elastic Deformation|elastically]]. Once an [[object]] reaches its [[Elastic Limit|elastic limit]] it no longer follows the [[Spring Constant|spring constant]]. | ||
: The '''spring constant''' for an [[object]] can be found from the [[gradient]] of a [[graph]] with [[extension]] plotted on the [[x-axis]] and [[force]] plotted on the [[y-axis]]. | : The '''spring constant''' for an [[object]] can be found from the [[gradient]] of a [[graph]] with [[extension]] plotted on the [[x-axis]] and [[force]] plotted on the [[y-axis]]. | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1471851370/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1471851370&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=01c69b0ae058f809cf636033e6ba793e ''Spring constant, page 126, GCSE Physics, Hodder, AQA ''] | ||
| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/178294558X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=178294558X&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=f0dfb66dafcb0c6e9449e7b1a4ae1ac425 ''Spring constant, page 55, GCSE Physics; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA ''] | ||
| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782946403/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782946403&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=32a0abb60dff015b15b50e9b1d7b4644 ''Spring constant, pages 140, 141, 144, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Physics, CGP, AQA ''] | ||
| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782945970/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782945970&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=a120d24dcc7cc7a58192069a3aafc1d2 ''Spring constant, pages 160, 161, 164, GCSE Physics; The Complete 9-1 Course for AQA, CGP, AQA ''] | ||
| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782945598/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782945598&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=ad276ad49df77ab4b40ab4fd0fe10307 ''Spring constant, pages 206, 207, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA ''] | ||
| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1471851362/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1471851362&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=7d78d70a2044ee9982dae010c94af92a ''Spring constant, pages 216, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 2, Hodder, AQA ''] | ||
Revision as of 14:04, 13 November 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The spring constant is a measure of the stiffness of a spring.
About the Spring Constant
- The larger the spring constant the stiffer the spring.
- The spring constant is the force required, in Newtons, to extend or compress a spring by 1 metre.
- The units of the spring constant are Newtons per metre (N/m).
- The spring constant applies to objects as they deform elastically. Once an object reaches its elastic limit it no longer follows the spring constant.
- The spring constant for an object can be found from the gradient of a graph with extension plotted on the x-axis and force plotted on the y-axis.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The spring constant is the force required to extend a spring by 1 metre.
About the Spring Constant
- The SI units of the spring constant are Newtons per metre (N/m).
- The larger the spring constant the stiffer the spring.
- The spring constant applies to objects as they deform elastically. Once an object reaches its elastic limit it no longer follows the spring constant.
- The spring constant for an object can be found from the gradient of a graph with extension plotted on the x-axis and force plotted on the y-axis.
References
AQA
- Spring constant, page 126, GCSE Physics, Hodder, AQA
- Spring constant, page 55, GCSE Physics; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Spring constant, pages 140, 141, 144, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Physics, CGP, AQA
- Spring constant, pages 160, 161, 164, GCSE Physics; The Complete 9-1 Course for AQA, CGP, AQA
- Spring constant, pages 206, 207, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Spring constant, pages 216, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 2, Hodder, AQA