5470: Hooke's Law & Springs

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Hooke's Law?
Back
Hooke's Law states that the force exerted by a spring is directly proportional to its elongation or compression, as long as the elastic limit is not exceeded. It can be expressed as F = -kx, where F is the force, k is the spring constant, and x is the displacement from the equilibrium position.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the spring potential energy when a spring is compressed or stretched?
Back
The spring potential energy increases as the spring is compressed or stretched. It is given by the formula PE = 1/2 kx², where PE is the potential energy, k is the spring constant, and x is the displacement.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the spring constant (k)?
Back
The spring constant (k) is a measure of a spring's stiffness. A higher spring constant indicates a stiffer spring that requires more force to stretch or compress.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What occurs when the spring is cut?
Back
When the spring is cut, it converts its stored spring potential energy into kinetic energy.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between force and elongation in a spring?
Back
According to Hooke's Law, the force applied to a spring is directly proportional to its elongation, as long as the spring is within its elastic limit.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean when Hooke's Law ceases to be valid?
Back
Hooke's Law ceases to be valid when the spring is stretched beyond its elastic limit, resulting in permanent deformation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you compare the stiffness of two springs?
Back
You can compare the stiffness of two springs by looking at their spring constants (k). A spring with a larger spring constant is stiffer.
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