The Human Spine acts like a Compression Spring

The video tutorial explores the physics of springs, focusing on calculating the spring constant of a horizontal spring system. It explains the forces involved, including gravity's effect on spring length, and compares this to the human spine's behavior under gravity. The tutorial concludes with a discussion on the potential health implications of spinal compression and expansion, especially in space environments.

What is the spring constant of the spring when a 0.025 kg mass is attached and the spring is stretched by 0.045 meters?

Explain the difference in spring constant values when the spring is hanging vertically versus horizontally.

Describe how the force of gravity affects the length of an expansion spring when it is vertical.

What is the role of intervertebral disks in the height difference observed when standing versus lying down?

What happens to the height of humans when they stand for a long time, and why does this occur?

How does the height of astronauts change in space, and what causes this change?

Discuss the effects of spinal expansion and compression associated with space flights.